A Professional Training Center Catalog · The following modules require Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Publisher): Computer Applications Non-Emergency

5150 Sunrise Blvd., Suite E-4 Fair Oaks, CA 95628

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December 31, 2014

A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER COURSE CATALOG

WE INCLUDE SPECIALIZED TUTORING SOFTWARE FOR VOICE INPUT

Bookkeeping / Accounting

Computer Applications

Front Office / Medical

General Office / Receptionist

Medical Billing

Non-Emergency Dispatching

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Traveling from HWY 80: Take the Sunrise Exit. Travel South until you see Madison Avenue. Wildridge is the next light. Make a LEFT at stoplight. Make a RIGHT at the first driveway which will take you into the Wildridge Office Park Parking Lot. Turn RIGHT into the first parking area to the right and our suite is on the right hand side (last office suite) E-4.

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5150 Sunrise Blvd., Suite E-4 Phone: 916.967-8488 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Fax: 916.967-8486

A PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER

VOICE INPUT COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (Check with APTC for a list of computer suppliers)

IN ORDER FOR THE DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING SOFTWARE TO WORK EFFICIENTLY WITH VARIOUS SOFTWAR

E APPLICATIONS, YOUR COMPUTER MUST HAVE THE OPTIMAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LISTED

BELOW: 1.6 GHz processor (for example, Pentium, quad core i3, i5, i7), or equivalent AMD processor

Faster processors will yield faster performance 3 GB RAM 3 GB free hard disk space Microsoft Windows XP (SP1 or higher) Home and Professional, 2000 (SP4 or higher) Windows Vista/Windows Vista, Windows 7 or 8 ( 32/64bit) Quality Nuance Approved USB Microphone.[B] Best unit that is available in Australia is the NC181 USB Microphone Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher DVD-ROM drive (required for installation) Speakers (required for playback of recorded speech and text to speech features)

Web connection is required for activation.

Necessary software: Microsoft Office

Dragon can work well on a laptop or a desktop

EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO BRING HIS OR HER OWN CPU OR LAPTOP COMPUTER.

In addition, a monitor, keyboard, and mouse will be needed. However, should there be financial constraints due to rehabilitation plan limits, VRS can loan these to the student while in attendance for their training.

EACH STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING PROFESSIONAL (OR PREMIUM) SOFTWARE AS WELL AS A HEADSET AND USB POD. (SEE PRICE SHEET)

THE FOLLOWING MODULES REQUIRE MICROSOFT OFFICE SMALL BUSINESS (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK AND PUBLISHER): Bookkeeping Fast Track General Office/Receptionist Front Office/Medical Medical Billing Transcription

The following modules require Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Publisher): Computer Applications Non-Emergency Dispatching

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BOOKKEEPING / ACCOUNTING

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION New Office Professional’s Handbook 40 Hrs.*

For Business Business English, Business Math, Filing, Effective Office Communications; English/Math Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Introduction to Internet and Introduction to Email

Resume, Post Resume to Internet Job Site, Supervised Practice with Office Machines

40 Hrs.* General Office

Demonstrations and Hands-on experiences, i.e. (faxing, copying, etc.) Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

KEYBOARDING Objective: 25 wpm

Customized to student’s typing needs. 10 key practice

Daily keyboarding, timing and skills testing.

40 Hrs.*

GENERAL COMPUTER Computer Prep: Introduction to Windows Introduction to Windows

Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING Computer Prep: Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering / Search and Replace

Introduction to Word


40 Hrs.*

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS ComputerPrep: 40 Hrs.* Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, Introduction to Excel Moving Cell Data & Working with Formulas and Functions Chapter Exams for Progress

Final Exam at end of Course

After students have completed the above, they work on ELECTIVES to achieve their career goals.

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME BOOKKEEPING Spreadsheet Applications – Advanced Functions, Advanced Formatting, Charts

Basic Skills, Personal & Business Budgets, Cash Receipts, Checking Account Records, Petty Cash, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Payroll Computing Gross and Net Pay.

Computer Prep: Microsoft Excel: Module II

South-Western: Keeping Financial Records for Business


40 Hrs.*

.*120 Hrs

Grand Total 440 Hrs.* *Note: all times are approximate and will flex with student experience and progress.

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BOOKKEEPING / ACCOUNTING WITH VOICE IN-PUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Introduction to

New Office Professional’s Handbook Effective Office Communications; Business Letters, Memos, Cover

40 Hrs.* For Business English/Math

Internet and Introduction to Email Letter, Resume, Post Resume to Internet Job Site,

Supervised Practice with Office Machines



VOICE IN-PUT (See Voice In-Put Computer System Requirements).

Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; Voice Commands; Use 100 Hrs.* with Software Applications; Dictation Macros


GENERAL COMPUTER ComputerPrep: 40 Hrs.* Introduction to Windows Introduction to Windows


WORD PROCESSING by voice VoiceCommands: 40 Hrs.* Formatting / Block Operations Introduction to Word Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering / Search and Replace Chapter Exams for Progress


INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS by voice Introduction to Excel, Creating Spreadsheets Copying, Erasing, & Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions

Voice Commands: Introduction to Excel: Module I Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME BOOKKEEPING Spreadsheet Applications – Advanced Functions, Advanced Formatting, Macros, Charts, Basic Skills

Personal & Business Budgets, Cash Receipts, Checking Account Records, Petty Cash, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Payroll Computing Gross and Net Pay

Computer Prep: Microsoft Excel: Module II

South-Western: Keeping Financial Records for Business Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

.*160 Hrs

Grand Total 500 Hrs.*

Note: all times are approximate and will flex with student experience and progress.

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Intro to Internet and Intro to Email

New Office Professional’s Handbook Effective Office Communications; Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Resume Post Resume to Internet Job Site Supervised Practice with Office Machines Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course




Customized to students typing needs. Various typing tutorials Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

GENERAL COMPUTER Introduction to Windows

ComputerPrep: Introduction to Windows Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING ComputerPrep: Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing /

Introduction to Word Chapter Exams for Progress

40 Hrs.* Page Numbering / Search and Replace Final Exam at end of Course

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS Introduction to Excel, Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and

ComputerPrep: Introduction to Excel Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

Functions


LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME DATABASE INTRODUCTION Creating & modifying a Database Sorting and Filtering, Queries, Reports

ComputerPrep: Access; Module I Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME INTERNET INTRODUCTION Searching for information, Sending and Receiving E-Mail Messages, Sending Attachments, Looking for Jobs online

The Internet in Easy Steps Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*


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COMPUTER A PPLICATIONS WITH OICE IN-PUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT V

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE 40 Hrs.* COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Introduction to Internet and Introduction to Email

New Office Professional’s Handbook Effective Office Communications; Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Resume, Post Resume to Internet Job Site. Supervised Practice with Office Machines Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

For Business English / Math


VOICE IN-PUT (See Voice In-Put Computer System

Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; Voice Commands; Use with 100 Hrs.*

Requirements). Software Applications; Dictation Macros Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

GENERAL COMPUTER Introduction to Windows ComputerPrep:

Introduction to Windows Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING VoiceCommands: by voice Introduction to Word 40 Hrs.* Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing /


Page Numbering / Search and Replace

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS

VoiceCommands: Introduction to Excel 40 Hrs.*

by voice Chapter Exams for Progress Introduction to Excel, Creating Spreadsheets, Final Exam at end of Course Copying, Erasing, & Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions


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*Note: all times are approximate and will flex with student experience and progress.

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME DATABASE INTRODUCTION Creating & Modifying a Database Sorting and Filtering, Queries, Reports

ComputerPrep: Access; Module I Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*

INTERNET INTRODUCTION Searching for information, Sending and Receiving E-Mail Messages, Sending Attachments, Looking for Jobs online

The Internet in Easy Steps Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*


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GENERAL OFFICE/RECEPTIONIST

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION New Office Professional’s Handbook

Effective Office Communications; 40 Hrs.*

For Business Business English, Business Math, Filing, Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, English/Math Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Resume Post Resume to Internet Job Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Site, Supervised Practice with Office 40 Hrs.* Management, Business Ethics, Intro to Machines Internet and Intro to Email Chapter Exams for Progress

Final Exam at end of Course General Office


Customized to students typing needs. Various typing tutorials Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

20 Hrs.*

GENERAL COMPUTER ComputerPrep: Introduction to Windows

Introduction to Windows Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING ComputerPrep: Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering / Search and Replace

Introduction to Word Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

INTRODUCTION TO ComputerPrep: SPREADSHEETS Introduction to Excel Introduction to Excel, Creating Chapter Exams for Progress 40 Hrs.* Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, Moving Final Exam at end of Course Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions


LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME RECEPTIONIST Multi-Line Telephone Experience Introduction to Transcription and Dictaphone

Supervised practice on Internet and Email Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

20 Hrs.*


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GENERAL OFFICE/RECEPTIONIST WITH VOICE IN-PUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION New Office Professional’s Handbook

Effective Office Communications; 40 Hrs.*

for Business Business English, Business Math, Filing, Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, English/Math Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Resume Post Resume to Internet Job Site, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Supervised Practice with Office Machines 20 Hrs.* Ethics, Intro to Internet and Intro to Email Chapter Exams for Progress

Final Exam at end of Course General Office


Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; Voice Commands; Use with Software 100 Hrs.*

Requirements). Applications; Dictation Macros Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course


WORD PROCESSING by voice

Computer Prep: Introduction to Windows Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

ComputerPrep:

40 Hrs.*

Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering / Search and Replace

Introduction to Word Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS by voice Introduction to Excel, Creating Spreadsheets, ComputerPrep: Copying, Erasing, & Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions

Introduction to Excel Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*


LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME RECEPTIONIST Multi-Line Telephone Experience

Supervised practice on Internet and Email Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

20 Hrs.*


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FAST TRACK WITH DRAGON

NATURALLY SPEAKING

COURSE ACTIVITY TIME DRAGON NATURALLY SPEAKING INSTALLATION

Loading DNS onto computer; set up Audio Wizard. Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

1 Hr.*

TRAINING VOICE FILES Train DNS to adapt to speech patterns.Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

1 Hr.*

BASIC COMMANDS Creating documents by voice commands. Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

3 Hrs.*

DRAGON NS Quiz 1 & 2

Quiz 1 dictation and correcting 4 Hrs.* VOCABULARY BUILDER & EDITOR

recognition errors. Quiz 2 formatting advanced commands and using different applications. Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

Editing and adding words to DNS vocabulary Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

1 Hr.*

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

WINDOWS ComputerPrep:Introduction to Windows Use by voice. Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

5 Hrs.*

MICROSOFT WORD Utilize voice manual – VoiceCommands: Introduction to Word Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

5 Hrs.*

Utilize voice manual – VoiceCommands: 5 Hrs.*

MICROSOFT EXCEL Introduction to Excel Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

INTERNET / E-MAIL Dragon Naturally Speaking Book 10 Hrs.*



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FRONT OFFICE MEDICAL

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION

New Office Professional’s Handbook 40 Hrs.*

For Business Business English, Business Math, Filing, Effective Office Communications; English / Math Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Intro to Internet and Intro to Email

Resume Post Resume to Internet Job Site, Supervised Practice with Office Machines Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course



Customized to Student’s typing needs. Various typing tutorials Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

60 Hrs.*



40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING ComputerPrep: Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing /


40 Hrs.*

Page Numbering / Search and Replace Final Exam at end of Course

INTRODUCTION TO ComputerPrep: SPREADSHEETS Creating Spreadsheets, Copying,

Introduction to Excel Chapter Exams for Progress

40 Hrs.* Erasing, & Moving Cell Data Final Exam at end of Course Working with Formulas and Functions

After students have completed the above, they work on ELECTIVES to achieve their career goal.

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME FRONT OFFICE / MEDICAL Multi-Line Telephone Experience Introduction to Medi-Soft Scheduling, Medical Records Filing Keyboarding to 45 wpm (minimum)

Scheduling, Posting Patient File Preparation Introduction to Transcription Medical Office Practice Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

120 Hrs.*

Medical Terminology Quick Medical Terminology Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

60 Hrs.*


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FRONT OFFICE MEDICAL WITH

VOICE IN-PUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT


New Office Professional’s Handbook Effective Office Communications; Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Resume Post Resume to Internet Job Site, Supervised Practice with Office Machines Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.* For Business English / Math



Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; Voice Commands; Use with 100 Hrs.*

Requirements). Software Applications; Macros Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course



40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING VoiceCommands: by voice Formatting / Block Operations


40 Hrs.* Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering Final Exam at end of Course / Search and Replace


Voice Commands: Introduction to Excel 40 Hrs.*

by voice Chapter Exams for Progress Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, & Final Exam at end of Course Moving Cell Data, Formulas and Functions

After students have completed the above, they work on ELECTIVES to achieve their career goals. LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

FRONT OFFICE / MEDICAL Multi-Line Telephone Experience ,Introduction to Medi-Soft, Scheduling, Medical Records Filing, Keyboarding to 45 wpm (minimum)

Scheduling, Posting, Patient File Preparation, Intro to Transcription, Medical Office Practice

120 Hrs.*

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Medical Terminology Quick Medical Terminology Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*



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MEDICAL BILLING

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machine (10-key by touch), Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Intro to Internet and Intro to Email.

New Office Professional’s Handbook Effective Office Communications; Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Resume, Post Resume to Internet Job Site, Supervised Practice with Office Machines Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course




Customized to student’s typing needs. 10 key practice Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*



40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing /

Computer Prep: Introduction to Word Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing,

Computer Prep: Introduction to Excel 40 Hrs.*

& Moving Cell Data, Working with Chapter Exams for Progress Formulas and Functions Final Exam at end of Course


*NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND WILL FLEX WITH STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND PROGRESS

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES Office Management, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology

Introduction to Medical Insurance and Patient Billing, Intro to Medical Records

Electronic / Manual Systems Language of Medicine Text Introduction to Medisoft Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

Billing forms; UB92 & CMS1500

60 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.* *(varies)

MEDICAL BILLING PROCEDURES & DIAGNOSIS CODING Proficiency in CPT & ICD-9 coding

CP “Teach” Text & Workbook ICD-9 coding exercises HCFA forms Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

100 Hrs.*


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MEDICAL WITH

VOICE IN-PUT TECHNICAL

SUPPORT

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE 40 Hrs.* COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Introduction to Internet and Introduction to Email


For Business English/Math



Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; Voice Commands; Use with Software 100 Hrs.*

Requirements). Applications; Dictation Macros Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course



40 Hrs.*

WORD PROCESSING Voice Commands: Formatting / Block Operations Introduction to Word Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Chapter Exams for Progress 40 Hrs.* Page Numbering / Search and Replace Final Exam at end of Course


Voice Commands: Introduction to Excel 40 Hrs.*

By voice Chapter Exams for Progress Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, & Final Exam at end of Course Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions


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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES Office Management , Anatomy & Physiology Medical Terminology

Introduction to Medical Insurance and Patient Billing, Introduction to Medical Records

Electronic / Manual Systems Language of Medicine Text Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

Introduction to Medisoft, HCFA forms; UB92 & CMS1500 Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

60 Hrs.*

40 Hrs. * (varies)

MEDICAL BILLING PROCEDURES & DIAGNOSIS CODING Proficiency in CPT & ICD-9 coding

CP “Teach” Text & Workbook ICD-9 coding exercises Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

100 Hrs.*


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NON-EMERGENCY DISPATCHING LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Introduction to Internet and Introduction to Email


40 Hrs.* For Business English / Math



Customized to Student’s typing needs. Various typing tutorials Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*


WORD PROCESSING Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering / Search and Replace

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, & Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions



Computer Prep: Introduction to Excel Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.*


LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME DATABASE INTRODUCTION Creating & Modifying a Database Sorting and Filtering, Queries, Reports, Forms

Computer Prep: Access; Module I

80 Hrs.*

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Preparing for truck / driver dispatching, Preparing routes, calculating optimum speed, Gas consumption.

Microsoft Streets and Trips software, MapPoint software. Select Streets program. Exercises on routes, schedules, time, cost, & fuel usage Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*



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NON-EMERGENCY DISPATCHING WITH VOICE IN-PUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE 40 Hrs.* COMMUNICATION New Office Professional’s Handbook For Business

Effective Office Communications; Business English, Business Math, Filing, English / Math Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Resume, Post Resume to Internet Job Ergonomics, Time Management, Business 40 Hrs.* Site, Supervised Practice with Office Ethics, Introduction to Internet and Introduction Machines to Email Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

VOICE IN-PUT Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; (See Voice In-Put Computer System Voice Commands; Use with Software 100 Hrs.* Requirements). Applications; Dictation Macros


GENERAL COMPUTER

Introduction to Windows Computer Prep: 40 Hrs.* Introduction to Windows Chapter Exams for Progress

Final Exam at end of Course WORD PROCESSING

Voice Commands: by voice 40 Hrs.* Introduction to Word

Formatting / Block Operations

Chapter Exams for Progress

Speller / Thesaurus / Printing /



INTRODUCTION TO Voice Commands:

Introduction to Excel SPREADSHEETS 40 Hrs.* Chapter Exams for Progress by voice Final Exam at end of Course Creating Spreadsheets, Copying, Erasing, & Moving Cell Data, Working with Formulas and Functions

After students have completed the above, they work on ELECTIVES to achieve their career goals. LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME DATABASE INTRODUCTION Computer Prep:

Access; Module I Creating & Modifying a Database 80 Hrs.* Chapter Exams for Progress Sorting and Filtering, Queries, Reports, Forms

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Preparing for truck / driver dispatching, Microsoft Streets and Trips software, Preparing routes, calculating optimum speed, MapPoint software. Select Streets 80 Hrs.* Gas consumption. program, Exercises on routes,

schedules, time, cost, & fuel usage Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course



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TRANSCRIPTION


New Office Professional’s Handbook Effective Office Communications; Business Letters, Memos, Cover Letter, Resume Post Resume to Internet Job Site, Supervised Practice with Office Machines Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course




Customized to student’s typing needs. Various typing tutorials Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

80 Hrs.*


WORD PROCESSING Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / \




40 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.*

After students have completed the above, they work on ELECTIVES to achieve their career goals

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME TRANSCRIPTION Transcription & Dictaphone

Intermediate Word Keyboarding to 60 wpm (minimum)

Various transcription audio tapes

Computer Prep: Word: Module II Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

20 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.*

Transcription 340 Hrs.

Medical Terminology Medical Transcription / Dictaphone

Language of Medicine - text Medical Transcription audio tapes

60 Hrs.*

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LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

Transcription and Medical Add-on


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TRANSCRIPTION WITH VOICE

IN-PUT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME EFFECTIVE OFFICE COMMUNICATION Business English, Business Math, Filing, Copiers, Adding Machines, Fax, Telephones, Ergonomics, Time Management, Business Ethics, Introduction to Internet and Introduction to Email


40 Hrs.* for Business English/Math


VOICE IN-PUT (See Voice In-Put Computer System Requirements).

Train Voice Files; Audio Setup Wizard; Voice Commands; Use with Software Applications; Dictation Macros Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

100 Hrs.*


WORD PROCESSING by voice Formatting / Block Operations Speller / Thesaurus / Printing / Page Numbering / Search and Replace


Voice Commands: Introduction to Word Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

40 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.*

After students have completed the above, they work on ELECTIVES to achieve their career goals LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

TRANSCRIPTION Transcription & Dictaphone

Intermediate Word

Various transcription audio tapes

Computer Prep: Word: Module II

20 Hrs.*

40 Hrs.*

Transcription Total 80 Hrs.*

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Medical Terminology Medical Transcription / Dictaphone

Language of Medicine - text Medical Transcription audio tapes Chapter Exams for Progress Final Exam at end of Course

60 Hrs.*

Grand Total 460Hrs.*


A Professional Training Center HOURS COURSES

35 Hour Module Fast Track with Dragon Naturally Speaking

240 Hour Modules General Office/Receptionist

300 Hour Modules General Office/Receptionist with Voice In-Put Technical Support

400 Hour Modules Computer Applications; Non-Emergency Dispatching; Transcription

440 Hour Modules Bookkeeping/Accounting; Front Office/Medical; Medical Billing

460 Hour Modules Computer Applications with Voice In-Put Technical Support; Non-Emergency Dispatching with Voice In-Put Technical Support; Transcription with Voice In-put Technical Support

500 Hour Modules Bookkeeping/Accounting with Voice In-Put Technical Support; Front Office/Medical with Voice In-Put Technical Support; Medical Billing with Voice In-Put Technical Support

Scheduling & Costs: Total Costs (w/tuition)

35 Hours: Customized schedule; 2-3 hours per session $ 4,912.11 times number of sessions to equal 35 hours

240 Hours: 4 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 20 hours = 12 weeks $ 5,595.00 5 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 25 hours = 10 weeks 6 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 30 hours = 8 weeks 7 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 35 hours = 7 weeks

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300 Hours: 4 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 20 hours = 15 weeks $ 8,335.26

5 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 25 hours = 12 weeks 6 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 30 hours = 10 weeks

7 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 35 hours = 9 weeks Scheduling & Costs: Total Costs (w/tuition)

400 Hours: 4 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 20 hours = 20 weeks $9,395.00 5 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 25 hours = 16 weeks $9,745 for Transcription

6 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 30 hours = 14 weeks 7 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 35 hours = 12 weeks

440 Hours: 4 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 20 hours = 22 weeks $10,025.00 5 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 25 hours = 18 weeks $11,245 for Transcription 6 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 30 hours = 15 weeks 7 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 35 hours = 13 weeks

460 Hours: 4 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 20 hours = 23 weeks $10,896.26

5 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 25 hours = 19 weeks $11,245 for Transcription 6 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 30 hours = 16 weeks 7 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 35 hours = 14 weeks 500 Hours: 4 Hour Day / 5 Day week = 20 hours = 25 weeks $11,596.26

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Break Down of Costs 35 Hour program = $3,765.00 (tuition) +$1,072.11 (equip/software/books)

+$75.00 (registration) TOTAL = $4,912.11

240 Hour program = $5,270.00 (tuition) +$250.00* (books) + $75.00 (registration) TOTAL = $5,595.00

300 Hour program = $7,088.74 (tuition) +$250.00* (books) + $75.00 (registration) +$921.26 (equipment) TOTAL = $8,335.26

400 Hour program = $9,070.00 (tuition) +$250.00* (books) + $75.00 (registration) OR ($350 for medical transcription books) TOTAL = $9,395.00 OR $9,745.00 (FOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION)

440 Hour program = $ 9,600.00 (tuition) +$350.00* (books) + $75.00 (registration) TOTAL =$10,025.00

460 Hour program = $10,570.00 (tuition) +$250.00* (books) + $75.00 (registration) +$921.26 (equipment) OR ($350 for medical transcription books) TOTAL = $10,896.26 OR $11,245.26 FOR MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION)

500 Hour program = $10,250.00 (tuition) +$350.00* (books) + $75.00 (registration) +$921.26 (equipment)

TOTAL = $11,596.26

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GREEN JOBS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

COURSES

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LEED Green Associate LESSON ACTIVITY TIME OBJECTIVE

To prepare students to take the LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation LEED GA (Green Associate) Classroom and/or on-line instruction 16 Hrs.* Exam

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These

Students will learn the subject live webinar training events are conducted in the matter, important test information, same manner as our live classroom training, only how to leverage existing project the student can participate in real time utilizing a management skills and learn to computer with an internet connection. Live webinar identify pertinent question training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in information to quickly answer duration and the students are required to sit for the examination problems so they pass entire session Active participation during the the LEED GA (Green Associate) webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Exam. Assignments or exams given to each participant by

the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to 16 Hrs.* take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

Exam preparation utilizing print materials, online study tools, management tools, reference guides, PowerPoint handout, LEED Online, Timelines and schedules, Vendor information collection documents, Pre-programmed tracking forms, LEED compliant plan templates, Relevant LEED compliant credit templates, Sample documentation, Credit Reference Poster

Final Examination 2 Hrs.* Total Hours 34 Hrs.*

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**LEED Building, Design & Construction

**MUST HAVE COMPLETED LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PRIOR TO THIS TRAINING LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

To prepare students to take the LEED AP LEED AP for BD&C Exam Preparation Exam for BD&C (Building Design and Construction)

Students will learn the subject matter, important test information, how to leverage existing project management skills and learn to identify pertinent question information to quickly answer examination problems so they pass the LEED AP BD&C (Building Design & Construction) Exam.

Classroom and/or on-line instruction

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based

24 Hrs.*

training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

Exam preparation utilizing print materials, online study tools, management tools, reference guides, PowerPoint handout, LEED Online, Timelines and schedules, Vendor information collection documents, Pre-programmed tracking forms, LEED compliant plan templates, Relevant LEED compliant credit templates, Sample documentation, Credit Reference Poster

16 Hrs.*


*NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND WILL FLEX WITH STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND PROGRESS. PAGE 36


**LEED Operations and Maintenance

**MUST HAVE COMPLETED LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE PRIOR TO THIS TRAINING LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIME

To prepare students to take the LEED AP for O&M Exam Preparation LEED AP for O&M (Operations Classroom and/or on-line instruction 24 Hrs.* and Maintenance) Exam

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live

Students will learn the subject matter, important test information, how to extrapolate from their real world experiences to examination matter, and learn to identify pertinent question information to quickly answer examination problems so they pass the LEED O&M Certification Exam

webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

Exam preparation utilizing print materials, online study tools, management tools, reference guides, PowerPoint handout, LEED Online, Timelines and schedules, Vendor information collection documents, Preprogrammed tracking forms, LEED compliant plan templates, Relevant LEED compliant credit templates, Sample documentation, Credit Reference Poster

16 Hrs.*

Final Exam 2 Hrs.*

Total Hours 42 Hrs.*

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**LEED Project Management **REQUIRED FOR LEED FOR BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION AND LEED FOR EXISTING BUILDING OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE IF STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE LEED EXPERIENCE

LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIME

To provide students with prerequisite LEED Project Management experience required to take the LEED AP Exam LEED Online, Project Registration, Project Team

Management, Eco-Charette, Team Meetings, Project Scorecard, Documentation, Credit Interpretation Requests/Rulings, Final Certification Review.

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session

32 Hrs.*

Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.


Final Exam

2 Hrs.

Total Hours 34 Hrs.* *Note: all times are approximate and will flex with student experience and progress.

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*NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND WILL FLEX WITH STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND PROGRESS.

Energy Star Certification Professional

LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIME

Energy Star Professional Training: Students will learn how to perform Energy Star Rating for buildings, what types of buildings are eligible, and comprehensive training on requirements, benchmarking, performance statements, data checklists, and Energy Star scoring

Classroom and/or on-line instruction

PowerPoint handout, Online resources relative to curriculum and training, Energy Star handbook, Modular On-line training, Sample documentation, Benchmarking, Portfolio Manager, Performance Energy Statement, Data checklist, Helpful study aids

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration

8 Hrs.*

and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards

8 Hrs.*

• Audio Training Final Exam 2 Hrs.


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CALGreen Inspector Certification


Students will become “up-to-date” on current CalGreen building code

CalGreen Professional Training: Live Instruction, PowerPoint handout

16 Hrs.* compliance and better prepared for this new building standard. We make the Live Webinar Training: new code easy to understand, preparing Live, real time, instructor led training class. These our students to deal with this new live webinar training events are conducted in the change, thereby furthering their career same manner as our live classroom training, only the options and increasing their ability to student can participate in real time utilizing a move up in their fields. computer with an internet connection. Live webinar

training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.


Self – Study Tools: Audio/video training modules, printable reference guide, glossary words, chapter quizzes, building professional, Modular On-line Training, Step-by-Step Progress

8 Hrs.*



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Blower Door Testing and Diagnostics

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME To prepare students to perform blower Blower Door Testing and Diagnostics door testing including manometer and Live instruction and PowerPoint handout of 8 Hrs.* door set-up, operation and blower door and digital manometer interpretation of results equipment and testing procedures

Hands on training of a blower door and manometer

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams 8 Hrs. * given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training 2 Hrs. *

Final Exam




Heating and Air Conditioning

Duct Testing and Diagnostics

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME To prepare students to perform duct Heating and Air Conditioning Duct Testing testing including manometer and duct Live instruction and PowerPoint handout of duct 8 Hrs.* testing and pressure pan equipment set- testing, pressure pan and digital manometer up, operation and interpretation of results equipment and testing procedures

Hands on training of a duct testing, pressure pans and manometer equipment


Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a 8 Hrs.* variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

2 Hrs. * Final Exam



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Combustion Appliance Zone Testing

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME To prepare students to perform Combustion Appliance Zone Testing combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing Live instruction and PowerPoint handout of 8 Hrs.* under worst case depressurization worst case CAZ testing, water heater,

furnace, and oven combustion testing

Hands on training of worst case depressurization set up for homes

Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar. 12 Hrs.*


4 Hrs.* BPI CAZ field exam preparation and mock exam




Introduction to Residential Green Building and Energy Efficiency Field

LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIM E

To prepare students to have a working Introduction to Residential Green Building and Energy knowledge of the field of the green and energy efficient field

Efficiency Field Live instruction and PowerPoint handout of construction terminology and safety

Live instruction and PowerPoint handout of energy efficiency testing, retrofits, and case studies

Live instruction and PowerPoint handout of the

8 Hrs.*

fundamentals of energy and its challenge in the state and at the building level

Live instruction & PowerPoint handout of water; how it fits into green building & energy efficient design & retrofit projects

Live Webinar Training:

8 Hrs.*

Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training; the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online

8 Hrs.*

based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

8 Hrs.*

Final Exam 2 Hrs. * Total Hours 34 Hrs.*



Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME To prepare students to have a Residential Mechanical Ventilation understanding of mechanical ventilation Systems systems for residential buildings Live instruction and PowerPoint handout

regarding ASHRAE 62.2 and different mechanical ventilation strategies, pros and cons on each type and how mechanical ventilation compliments a healthy home



8 Hrs.*

• Audio Training

Final Exam 2 Hrs. *



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Residential HVAC Systems

LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIME

To prepare students to have a Residential HVAC Systems understanding of HVAC systems for Live instruction, PowerPoint handout, Introduction, residential buildings terminology, types of systems, direct expansion

(DX) cooling, efficiency vs. capacity, diagnostic testing, controls (thermostats), how homes lose and gain heat, diagnosing comfort problems, designing a system for a home, installing systems - ACCA QI Standard, maintaining systems - ACCA QM Standard



26 Hrs.*

• Audio Training

Final Exam

2 Hrs. *





Residential Energy Efficiency Sales

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME To prepare the students to sell energy Residential Energy Efficiency Sales efficiency upgrades to home owners Live instruction and PowerPoint handout

relating to how to sell energy retrofits including cost benefit choices, talking points homeowners will listen to and how to effectively get your point across and win the job



8 Hrs.*

• Audio Training

Final Exam 2 Hrs. *


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Moisture, Mold and

Indoor Air Quality

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME To prepare students to have an Moisture, Mold and Indoor Air Quality understanding of Indoor Air Quality Live instruction and PowerPoint handout (IAQ) and how it is affected by Moisture relating to IAQ issues in most buildings with and other indoor pollutants an emphasis on moisture and its migration

through building structures



8 Hrs.*

Final Exam 2 Hrs. *



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Energy Modeling Fundamentals Utilizing

EnergyPro LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIME

To prepare students to work in the Energy Modeling Fundamentals Utilizing EnergyPro field of energy consulting by use of EnergyPro to create Title 24 reports Live instruction and PowerPoint handout on the proper for new and existing homes as well techniques to model new homes. Homes will be as creating energy efficient retrofit modeled using real world data. Installation of software packages for homeowners and set up on participant's computer is included

Live instruction and PowerPoint handout on measurement and data collection for existing homes. Field work in data collection is included. Existing homes will be modeled using real world data. Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are

16 Hrs.*

required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.


8 Hrs.*

• Audio Training

Final Exam

2 Hrs. *


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Solar Training LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

Students will learn both the theoretical and Solar Training: practical application of solar energy, and will be Students will receive an introduction to equipped with the technical expertise to Photovoltaic Systems, System Design, Electrical successfully implement solar projects Connection/Integration, Major Components of a

PV System, Commissioning-Maintenance-Troubleshooting, Performance Monitoring, Permitting, National Electrical Code, Live Installation, Off-Grid Systems, Batteries, Hybrid and Bimodal Systems, and more.

Learn to produce feasibility reports, drawings and specifications from grid-tied PV systems to megawatt solar farms.

Self Study & Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time

24 Hrs.*

utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed

16 Hrs.*

with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including:

8 Hrs.*

• Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

Final Examination

8 Hrs.*




Thermal Imaging

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME Students will receive training in the use of Thermal Imagers so they can be recognized and knowledgeable thermographers, as defined by the American National Standards Institute. This courses assists students in strengthening and improving Infrared skills for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance applications in the

Thermal Imaging Training: Live Instruction, PowerPoint handout, Hands-on use of handheld Thermal Imager

Self – Study Tools: Audio/video training modules, printable reference guide, glossary words, chapter quizzes, building professional, Modular Online Training, Step-by-Step Progress

field Live Webinar Training: Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked

16 Hrs.*

by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.


8 Hrs.*

Final Exam 2 Hrs.


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Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME This training provides students with the Lead RRP Certification: ability to become EPA certified in Lead- Comprehensive On-line Training, Lead RRP Safe work practices, thereby furthering Certification Exam their career options, following mandated requirements, and increasing their ability Live Webinar Training: to move up in their fields. Live, real time, instructor led training class.

These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.


8 Hrs.*

• Audio Training

Final Exam 2 Hrs.



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EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling

Certification LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME

This training provides students with the EPA 608 Certification: ability to become EPA certified in Class room training and study session. Exam refrigerant handling. This certification simulation for practice. (EPA 608) is required for anyone who works with refrigerants in the air- Live Webinar Training: conditioning or refrigeration industries Live, real time, instructor led training class.

These live webinar training events are conducted in the same manner as our live classroom training, only the student can participate in real time utilizing a computer with an internet connection. Live webinar training classes are between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are required to sit for the entire session Active participation 8 Hrs.* during the webinar is required and is tracked by the instructor. Assignments or exams given to each participant by the instructor are reviewed with each student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training 2 Hrs.

Final Exam



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BPI Building Performance Training


This training provides students with the ability to perform energy audits through the use of diagnostic equipment that ensure systems function properly together

BPI Building Performance Training: Live Instructor Training Principles of energy and building science, energy audit process, building shell and thermal envelope, airflow basics, moisture

to maximize home performance, comfort, energy efficiency, safety and durability.

Participant may choose to take this course to take the BPI Analyst, Envelope, AC & Heat Pump, Heating, Multifamily Analyst or Multifamily Operator exam upon successful completion of this course.

management, air quality, combustion safety and CO monitoring, building systems, diagnosing common building problems, blower door testing.

Field training that applies the fundamental principles learned in the classroom to an actual residential home. Identification of residential problems, i.e. mold and moisture,

32 Hrs.*

gas leaks, carbon monoxide, and inefficiencies in building systems. Proficiency with equipment, i.e. blower door, ambient carbon monoxide detector, monometer, natural gas detector and flue gas detector.


Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take online-based training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools

16 Hrs.*

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including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

Final Written Examination

Final Field Examination

2 Hrs.*

2 Hrs.*



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Certified Commissioning Agent

LESSON OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY TIME This course aims at enhancing the CCxA – Certified Commissioning Agent student’s involvement in building systems commissioning and increases their role in the growing energy efficiency and building certification industries

Codes & Standards & Air Quality, Energy Accounting and Economics, Energy Audits and Instrumentation, Electrical Systems, HVAC Systems, Motors and Drives, Industrial Systems, Building Envelope, CHP Systems and Renewable Energy, Energy Procurement, Building Automation and Control Systems, Green Buildings, Thermal Energy Storage Systems, (cont.) Lighting Systems, Boiler and Steam Systems, Maintenance & Commissioning, Alternative Financing.



40 Hrs.*

• Audio Training

Final Examination

4 Hrs.*


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IGSHPA Geothermal Installation Training

LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TIME

This course is instrumental for Geothermal Training: HVAC contractors, drillers, builders, Students will receive an introduction to Geothermal plumbers, pipefitters, and engineers. Fundamentals, Integration with Green Buildings, Ground It facilitates a basic understanding of Heat Exchange Design, System Selection, System Sizing geothermal technology as it applies and Calculation, Installation Techniques, and more. 32 Hrs.* to residential structures. The application of new technology and Self Study software continue to make GSHP installation easier and more Live Webinar Training: comprehensive. Trainees will learn Live, real time, instructor led training class. These live the fundamentals of geothermal webinar training events are conducted in the same manner installation for new construction as as our live classroom training, only the student can well as existing structures with focus participate in real time utilizing a computer with an on system selection, design, and internet connection. Live webinar training classes are installation techniques. An open between 4 and 8 hours in duration and the students are book exam for IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer status, a 1-year

required to sit for the entire session Active participation during the webinar is required and is tracked by the

16 Hrs.* IGSHPA membership, and pipe instructor. Assignments or exams given to each fusion certification is provided upon participant by the instructor are reviewed with each completion of the course. student during the webinar.

Self-paced Training Self-paced/web-based training is administered in a variety of ways. Students can generally choose to take onlinebased training, or dvd/cd-based training. Student participating in self-paced training have access to various study and learning tools including: • Study Guides • Video Training • Practice Exam Simulators • Digital Flash Cards • Audio Training

Final Examination

2 Hrs.*



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AEE Building Energy Sustainability Technician

LESSON OBJECTIVE

ACTIVITY TI

Documents

A Professional Training Center Catalog · The following modules require Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Publisher): Computer Applications Non-Emergency