New CPT-4 Coding Workshops for CEUs

Inpatient Evaluation and Management (E&M) Coding:

Develop a complete understanding of Inpatient E&M coding in this workshop. Review History, Examination and Medical Decision Making components in detail. Study topics, by coding category, include: Hospital Inpatient, Consultations Inpatient, Critical Care, Inpatient Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care and Intensive Care, Prolonged Care Inpatient and Newborn Care. Workshop materials are included in fee, but attendees must bring a current version of the CPT-4 coding manual. This program has prior approval by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 8 continuing education hours (8 CEUs). Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

Inpatient Evaluation and Management (E&M) Coding, Friday, June 6, 8am-5pm at UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd NE. Cost is $199. For information call 277-6025. To register or to request a catalog, call 277-0077 or visit our web site at dce.unm.edu.

Principles of Surgical Coding: Workshop for Professional Coders:

Develop a better understanding of surgical coding principles. This workshop will include: Steps for coding surgical procedures, CCI edit review, Global Surgical Package, Multiple and Bilateral surgical coding rules, the use of modifiers, review of surgical terms and much more. Workshop materials are included in fee, but attendees must bring a current version of the CPT-4 coding manual. This program has prior approval by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 8 continuing education hours (8 CEUs). Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.

Principles of Surgical Coding: Workshop for Professional Coders, Saturday, June 7, 8am-5pm at UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd NE. Cost is $199.

Motivational Interviewing for Health Care Professionals

Enhance your communication skills! Motivational interviewing is a unique style of communication that has demonstrated success with very resistant clients, such as those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. More recent adaptations of this approach to medical settings have been effective in improving a wide range of problem behaviors, including physical inactivity. This motivational approach is well suited to the daily practice of a busy clinic, where improved patient compliance is a priority. Skillful application by a clinician provides a platform for patients to follow a healthful treatment plan instead of exhibiting resistance. Consequently, clinical consultations are not only more effective, but also less frustrating to the provider.

Motivational Interviewing for Health Care Professionals, Saturdays, May 31-June 28 from 9am-1pm at UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd NE. Cost is $269. For information call 277-6025. To register or to request a catalog, call 277-0077 or visit our web site at dce.unm.edu.

Field Trip to see world-class performer is a special occasion!

Join the Story of New Mexico on a fun field trip to the
Spencer Theater to see a concert by Marvin Hamlisch. This trip includes a stay at the famous Inn of the Mountain Gods. Both destinations are in the beautiful Ruidoso Valley area. This could be a special occasion for Mother’s Day.

Enroll online here or use course
# 00380 RST to register other ways
Departs: Friday, May 9, 8 am
Returns: Saturday, May 10, 9 pm

Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its great versatility, as well as substance. As a composer, Mr. Hamlisch has won virtually every major entertainment award that exists including three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards — not to mention a Pulitzer! His Spencer Theater concert will include many of his own hits and favorite piano compositions.

He has composed scores for such Hollywood blockbusters as The Sting, The Way We Were, The Spy Who Loved Me, Ordinary People, and Sophie’s Choice. Mr. Hamlisch’s breakthrough hit was his arrangement and performance of Scott Joplin’s The Entertainer for The Sting. His score for The Way We Were won 2 Grammy Awards. He co-wrote Nobody Does it Better for the 1977 Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me, as well as extensive work on Broadway, earning his Tony Award and Pulitzer.

The Spencer Theater features a crystal lobby and the spectacular glass artwork of Dale Chihuly. Limited enrollment. Fee includes lodging at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, tickets to performance and van travel.

Great gift idea for Mother’s Day! (May 11)

Give the gift of learning!
You can give any amount starting at $15. Gift Certificates are good towards ALL of the courses at UNM Continuing Education.

A gift certificate from Continuing Education opens up a world of good ideas for how to use the gift! (Click on the links to learn more about the program.) How about a Field Trip to one of the great parts of our state? The new classes in Personal Enrichment include a Laughter Workshop and a Kaleidoscope of Cookies class. (Although the cookies class is more of a gift for the rest of the family, when you think about it.) The Personal Enrichment Program offers a vast range of fun and interesting courses in cooking, sports, wellness, languages, music, writing and more. Our popular yoga program has several new classes for special health conditions.

There is also “Club Ed” this summer — week long training immersions in Digital Photography or Filmmaking.

The Gift Certificate can be used as a means of career advancement! They are good towards Computer and Professional Development courses. The fun Computer Hobby Series can get anyone started in computers.

Many people are discovering new careers in our Health Care & Human Services courses.

Registration for summer semester has just started so there is a complete roster of course choices available.

Call or come by: To purchase, call 277-0077 with a Visa or Mastercard or come by our Registration Office in the South Building at 1634 University Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, at the corner of Indian School and University. Get map here.

If you purchase by phone, a Gift Certificate may be mailed to the recipient and address of your choice, or made available for pickup.

You may also email registration@dce.unm.edu with any questions. Gift certificates are not available online at this time.

Last of the Expert Series for Spring: Coldfusion Components

Digital Arts Expert Series - last session May 14
Intro to ColdFusion Components
One of ColdFusion’s most powerful features is the ability to create ColdFusion Components. What are ColdFusion Components and how should they be used? We’ll explore the basics of building ColdFusion Components (CFCs) and discuss various methods of CFC development. Take home examples to help you start building your first website with CFCs!
AdobeQuerque Expert: Sal Valverde
Cost: $19 | For: 1.25 Hours
May 14 | Wednesday | 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Register online here
or call Registration at 277-0077 with course #50812 RQA

The Expert Series overviews the most groundbreaking capabilities of the exciting new Adobe Creative Suite 3, a revolutionary upgrade resulting from Adobe’s merger with Macromedia, the other giant digital media company. Adobe CS3 software synergistically combines the products from each company while retaining the best features of both. Local leaders in the design industry present the essential features of CS3 in short lunchtime courses for only $19 per session.

New classes in Personal Enrichment!

Ready for something different this summer? How about a fun class you’ve never tried before:

What can a Laughter Workshop bring you? How about six simple practices to take home that will put more laughter in your life? This is a fun, fast-paced workshop. Laughter is a superlative stress-reducer and energy-booster. Resiliency, teamwork and creativity are all enhanced by laughter. Laugh with us!

When Chef Gilda Latzky pointed out that cookies are like the jewels in a kaleidoscope, we couldn’t help but agree! If you can resist the super selection you make in this fun cookie class, you can freeze them and keep them handy for gift-giving or ready for unexpected company.

Our wonderful yoga program is growing! Yoga is beneficial physically and mentally and alleviates all kinds of health conditions. There’s a greater selection in our Summer program, with new classes such as Sloga Yoga, Yoga for Grief, Yoga for Chronic Conditions and more. Visit our Health & Relaxation courses to see the complete list for summer.

We weren’t going to mention food prices, but if we were, we could point out that Chef Gilda Latzky’s class on Grains, Beans and Rice is just the ticket. Learn to make tasty meals from economical staples in a practical class that will improve your understanding of cooking — with healthy eating as a bonus!

We have many more great ideas! Register early, as popular classes fill fast. Chef Scott Clapp rolled out “29 & Dine” classes last semester, where students learn to bring a healthy dinner to the table in less than 30 minutes, and they filled up right away! Choose from Italian, New Mexican or Chinese cuisine. This semester, Scott introduces Foods of New Mexico to teach good ol’ down home cooking — the basics of making items such as enchiladas and sopaipillas.

Click here to see all of the new classes at once to see what might be new to you! Arts, crafts, cooking and communication as well as humanities, health & relaxation, home & garden, languages, music and writing for an inspiring summer in the Personal Enrichment Program!

Not much. A NEW SEMESTER! What’s new with you?

Hello everybody! The Summer semester just rolled out and is open for registration! Classes start June 9!

There are plenty of late Spring classes open so you may be able to get into the class you need very soon. You may find class titles in an alphabetical index here. Use the drop down menu to see the classes sorted by program here.
Request a catalog be sent to you by mail here.

Some of the exciting things this summer:
Summer Magic: Our Youth Program is growing with the addition of our new Youth Program Supervisor, Naomi Sandweiss. Naomi has added some great ideas, including active and fun morning camps to complement Youth Sports Fitness so you can send your child or teen for a full day of healthy, guided activities. In the Film Fantasy Camp, teens make a film together under the guidance of a professional studio. Two sections, starting June 16 or July 7.
Learn more about our Summer of Magic for kids, tweens and teens here!
Plan your summer schedule– go right to the planning guide for Youth Classes.

Coming up fast — the UNM Young Writers Conference for ages 10-17, held on Saturday, June 7. Tweens and teens can spend a day in the company of professional writers and publishers to learn about writing and getting published! Keynote by award-winning author-illustrator Betsy James. Workshops are hands-on and conducted by experienced writers in an intimate, encouraging environment. Conference size is limited to 40 and filling up fast! Learn more about the Young Writers Conference here.

Summer fun and learning for adults:

Go to “Club Ed” for a week’s “immersion training” in Digital Photography or Filmmaking!
Make this the summer you catch the creative wave in Digital Arts! Learn to master the technology in one memorable week.
Digital Photography, July 7-11, M-F, 9am - 5pm
Four courses work together as a week-long, full immersion learning experience in Digital Photography — from short walking field trips to practice shots to digital imaging magic. Best of all, enjoy a $75 discount!
Digital Filmmaking is offered in parts I & II.
Digital Filmmaking I – Beginning: June 23-27, M-F, 9am -5pm
Digital Filmmaking II – Intermediate: July 14-18, M-F, 9a-5p
Three or four courses work together as a week-long, full immersion learning experience in Digital Filmmaking — from onsite shoots to digital post-production. Best of all, enjoy an $85 discount!
Learn more about Club Ed in Digital Photography and Filmmaking here.

The Personal Enrichment Program enjoys its full roster of activities, including horseback riding, kayaking, golf and more. Maybe this will be the summer that you learn to play the piano. Our piano instructor, Mark Gutierrez, is one of our featured instructors this summer, and he offers lessons in a fun group setting. Our Arts & Crafts classes welcomes aspiring artists & craftspeople, and has a lot to offer both beginners and those with experience seeking to broaden their repertoire. Leah Denise Anderson, mixed media artist, is our other featured instructor. We’ve got your summer party needs covered in our Bonne Cuisine courses — from grilling and smoking to yummy barbeque recipes to appetizers — learn some fun dishes to take home and enjoy with family and friends. Our Yoga program is growing this summer with many new classes. Yoga strengthens the health physically and mentally and is beneficial for many conditions. Start your exploration of Personal Enrichment classes here or go right to the new classes!

There’s time to improve your computer skills this summer with our Fast-Track classes. These computer courses are meant for those who are comfortable with a fast pace of learning and want to “get up to speed” quickly in a topic. Spend a day or a couple of mornings learning what you need to know, go back to work and get it done! We have a selection of courses for Basic Skills and Desktop Computing (Word, Excel) as well as a course for Dreamweaver and InDesign.
Learn more about our Fast-Track courses here.

And of course, there is a full roster of Computer and Digital Arts courses, as well as our certificate programs, for you to continue with your career goals. We have a full slate of Professional Development courses. If you have been thinking of exploring a new career, perhaps a “Discover Careers” course is just the ticket. Taught by working professionals, these short courses cover the skills and training you need, a typical day on the job, and what type of people may enjoy working in the field. This summer, we offer Discover Careers courses in Human Resources Management, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Training Development and Instructional Technology, and Real Estate Appraisal.

We can’t let a semester begin without pointing out that there is a brand new itinerary of Field Trips with the Story of New Mexico! Discover an incredible variety of amazing events, people and places that make our Land Enchanted. We visit the Pecos, are invited to St. Anthony’s Feast Day, enjoy a studio visit with a world-famous artist, visit the International Folk Art Festival, and much more! See all of the Field Trips here. The American History in Film mini-series returns with new selections. The Lecture Series gives you unexpected insight into the back story of New Mexico. Join us for a trip to spend time with elephants. There is so much to know about the Story of New Mexico.

This post barely scratches the surface. We hope that you’ll explore the new summer website or the summer catalog and find classes to further your career goals with Business and Computer training and certificate programs, opportunities in Digital Arts, chances to grow in Personal Enrichment and explorations in the Story of New Mexico. Visit our home page at http://dce.unm.edu.
Request a catalog be sent to you by mail here.

See Ireland at last year’s prices!

If you’ve always wanted to see Ireland — see it at last year’s prices!
There’s still room on this tour, which is a very good deal, with accommodations, meals and transportation negotiated in Fall 2007.

Embark on an
“Irish Odyssey”

A ten day tour,
with first-class accommodations,
to take in the sights of Ireland!

Enjoy a 12 day / 10 night / 19 meal tour to see Ireland! The tour highlights will be the Giant’s Causeway, Dublin Highlights and Dublin Castle, Blarney Castle and Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula Day Tour, Abbey Tavern Dinner and Traditional Music, and the Cabra Castle Hotel. We’ll enjoy sightseeing by luxury coach and the services of a professional Irish driver/guide. We’ll stay in superior and first class hotels with private baths and showers for 10 nights.

Departs: Thursday, May 22, 2008, 8 am
Returns: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 8 pm
Cost: $3425
Includes travel from Albuquerque International Airport and a professional Irish driver / guide.

Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with course # 00385 RIT

Any questions? Contact the Program Supervisor:
Email joanrc@unm.edu or call 277-0563

Enroll by April 30 to visit wild horses on their own “turf”

An award-winning photographer leads close encounters with wild horses in
Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory

Image copyright to Lynne Pomeranz

Photography in
Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory

Enjoy an overnight excursion to learn about the behavior and social dynamics of wild horses, and to observe and photograph these free-spirited animals in their natural surroundingst! If you are not a photographer, feel free to take field notes, sketch or simply enjoy the horses and scenery.

On the first day, meet in Dulce for a presentation, and then on to the horse range for an introduction to the area. The second day will be spent leisurely exploring the horse range. Fees include instruction, two lunches, snacks and drinks on the range. Note: The tour begins and the group meets at the Best Western in Dulce, New Mexico. Lodging & travel to the Best Western in Dulce are on your own! Carpooling will be encouraged. Each section limited to eight participants.

Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with course # 00396 RWH
Departs: Saturday, May 3, 7:30 am | Returns: Sunday, May 4, 5 pm

Enroll online here or call Registration at 277-0077 with course # 00396 RWI
Departs: Saturday, May 17, 7:30 am | Returns: Sunday, May 18, 5 pm

Our guide, Lynn Pomeranz, combines her lifelong affinity for horses with a talent for photography. Lynne’s images have graced the covers of numerous publications. She has received an Addie award and awards from the American Horse Publications. Lynne is represented by galleries in Sedona, Corrales, and Albuquerque. In the Fall of 2006 her first book, “Among Wild Horses,” was released by Storey Publishing. It’s worth a visit to Lynne’s website to enjoy the stunning galleries of wild horse photography. There are no words; these images must be seen. Lynne’s workshops in the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory provide an unforgettable encounter with wildlife.

Retirement Planning: How to Live Five Years for Free!

Retirement planning is critical to your financial well-being in later years. This class is a new take on it — five years of living for free puts you way ahead of the game!

Retirement Planning Today:
How to Live Five Years for Free

Instructor Steve Margulin
Enroll online now or use course # 11716 RAA
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, April 29 - May 6

Enroll online now or use course # 11716 RBB
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, May 1 - May 8

Call Registration at 277-0077 or visit the link for more instructions

This is a ’successful retirement’ course, with extras, in which you will benefit from the instructor’s combined knowledge of both taxes and investments. In fact, the session, “Living 5 Years for Free,” involves an income tax and investment withdrawal strategy that the instructor, Steven Margulin, CPA, CFP, developed, which he feels is the most important component of helping your money last a lifetime.

This unique course provides a detailed overview to help prepare you for your financial future. You may take advantage of an optional complimentary consultation with Steve at the end of of the course. Note: Required 235-page text cost of $20 (one text per couple) is payable at the first class. Advanced copies of the course syllabus are available from the instructor.