Monthly Archive for May, 2008

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Computer Hobby Series: courses to make technology easy

Published on May 15, 2008 in Computers, Digital Arts and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

Learn to have fun with home computing and technology! UNM Continuing Education’s Computer Hobby Series can teach you how to make technology easy, so you can have fun right away! Computer Hobby Series courses are condensed and affordably priced, they’re taught by experts in the field and all ages are welcome. Get started this fall in:

Buying a New Computer
Learn to Use a Computer at any Age
Buying a Digital Camera
Sending and Receiving Email
Introduction to Editing Digital Photos
Putting Your Photos on the Web
Introduction to Scanning and Digitizing Photos
Sending Photos via Email
Getting Started with Your Digital Camera
Introduction to eBay
Selling on eBay

Computer Hobby Series courses start this September. Courses are held at UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. SE. Costs range from $49 to $139 per s course. For dates and times, to register or to request a catalog, call 277-0077 or visit our web site at dce.unm.edu.

New CPT-4 Coding Workshops for CEUs

Published on May 7, 2008 in Business and Of Note. Closed

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

Published on May 6, 2008 in UNM Continuing Education. Closed

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!

Published on May 5, 2008 in UNM Continuing Education. Closed

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)

Published on May 5, 2008 in Digital Arts, Of Note, On Camera!, Personal Enrichment, Travel & Culture and UNM Continuing Education. Closed

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.