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Where Applied Arts courses blend Practical Learning and Skills with theoretical
Knowledge in Preparing Students for Careers and Technical Fields.
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law enacted in 1996 that aims to improve health insurance portability, protect patient data, and streamline healthcare administrative processes. It established national standards for electronic health transactions, privacy, and security of patient information. Specifically, HIPAA sets rules for how "covered entities" like health plans, healthcare providers, and clearinghouses can use and disclose Protected Health Information (PHI).
Time management is the conscious planning and control of time spent on specific activities to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity. It involves planning, organizing, prioritizing, and controlling how you use your time to achieve your goals and meet deadlines. Effective time management helps you get more done in less time, reduces stress, and can even lead to career success.
Project management involves planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within defined constraints. It's a structured approach that ensures projects are completed efficiently and effectively, meeting stakeholder expectations.
Core Classes
1. Introduction to Project Management
2. Project Management Techniques
3. Project vs. Case Management
4. Budgeting
5. Communication
6. Ethics in Project Management
7. Project Management Control
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8. Leadership and Time Management Essentials
9. Risk Management 101
10. Navigating Microsoft Project
Case Management is an evolving and proactive process aimed at enhancing outcomes, experiences, and value through assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. This collaborative practice occurs across diverse settings, integrating medical care, mental health support, and social services.
Course Topics
What is Case Management
Managed Care versus Case Management
Case Management Client Populations
Components of Case Management
Case Management Models
Interpersonal, Connecting, and Information
Evaluation and Follow-ups
Job Specializations
Internship Network
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
Crisis Management and Intervention
Issues with Military Personnel and Families
Outreach to military personnel and their families includes providing resources, information, and assistance to active duty personnel, veterans, and their families, addressing their unique challenges and needs.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Military families deal with many challenges, such as deployments, frequent moves, and stress from military life.
These stresses can affect everyone in the family, including children, spouses, and service members.
Mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and family violence sometimes happen and need to be carefully addressed.
Programs like family counseling, peer support, and online services help military families manage stress and stay resilient.
Understanding military culture and how deployments affect families helps providers offer better support.
Community partnerships and support groups create stronger networks for military families.
Training for counselors and healthcare workers improves the care given to these families.
Outreach programs focus on helping families before problems worsen, teaching coping skills, and building family strength.
Developing emotional intelligence involves cultivating self-awareness, empathy, and social skills to better manage emotions, understand others, and navigate relationships effectively. This process includes practicing active listening, communicating clearly, and learning to regulate emotions. By developing these skills, individuals can build stronger relationships, improve communication, and enhance their overall well-being.
In this class you will learn about the relationship between the brain and human behavior as it pertains to the use and abuse of chemical substances. You will be exposed to a broad range of topics in the field of psychology including neuroscience, learning, and even personality theory. The consumption of chemical substances has long preoccupied humans due to curiosity, as well as the natural craving for pleasure, happiness, unique experiences, and in some cases, relief from pain. The downside of this preoccupation is addiction and dependence. The presence in human culture of psychoactive drugs, which are mind-altering chemicals, is ubiquitous and entrenched at various levels of social activity.
Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of the history of substance use problems and impact on our society
• Develop comprehensive familiarity of the biological, psychological and social nature and impact of various substances of misuse.
• Understand legal, social, psychological, and political aspects of substance use behavior.
• Critically analyze information provided about substance use on the Internet.
• Appreciate various methods of preventing and treating substance use problems.
• Improve awareness about the nature of addiction.
English as a Second Language (ESL) refers to the process of learning and using English when it is not a person's native language. It encompasses various methods and programs designed to help non-native speakers develop proficiency in English, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Core Topics
Listening: Understanding spoken English in daily life and school.
Speaking: Talking clearly and confidently in English.
Reading: Reading and understanding simple texts and stories.
Writing: Writing sentences, paragraphs, and short essays.
Grammar: Learning basic rules for making correct sentences.
Vocabulary: Building a useful word bank for everyday use.
Pronunciation: Saying English words correctly and naturally.
Culture: Learning about English-speaking cultures and how people communicate.
Learning Skills: Finding ways to learn English better and checking your own progress.
Using Technology: Using computers and apps to practice English.
Practical Language Use: Learning English for school, work, and daily activities.
Cybersecurity refers to the practices and technologies used to protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.
Human Resources (HR) is a department or function within an organization responsible for managing and supporting employees. This includes recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining employees, as well as managing compensation, benefits, and employee relations. HR plays a crucial role in ensuring a company has the right talent to achieve its goals and fosters a positive work environment.
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