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In today's economy, working professionals are required to possess a wide array of skills in order to successfully complete tasks assigned. From front-line employees to owners of a company, business mathematics is an important skill to acquire. In this course, students will learn workplace math skills used on a daily basis, including the review of basic arithmetic skills, bank services, payroll, and the buying & selling of goods & services.

Education in the holistic & integrative care of individuals at the end of life builds on and expands professional competencies and brings healing & transformation. The Certificate in End-of-Life Issues represents a specialization in the field of caring for those who are experiencing a terminal illness and enhances the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with dying patients by providing a multidisciplinary educational experience.

Learn a groundbreaking, holistic and integrative approach to treating mental health problems. This course will provide complementary methods of care which are combined with medications and psychotherapy to effectively address the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions.

Gain the skills you need to enter the paralegal workforce by learning how to conduct legal research & legal interviews, perform legal analyses & increase workplace effectiveness. Includes capstone project, portfolio review & resume creation. Partnership with National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) grants membership & access to NALA's Certified Paralegal (CP) Exam Review courses should you choose to take the NALA CP exam at a future time.

Do you want to improve your business credentials or enter a new career as a quality specialist? The Six Sigma methodology is a data-driven approach to removing defects and improving processes in any business. Wherever you are on your career path, earning your Six Sigma Green Belt certification will allow you to stay a step ahead. This Six Sigma training course will teach you process improvement from start to finish and prepare you for the Six Sigma Green Belt certification offered through the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Teach the teacher! As the demand for quality long-term care services increases, so is the need for quality education. Everyone can learn something in this training, regardless of experience. Understanding adult education theory helps us understand our own beliefs and thoughts on educating and helps us to understand others. It is the foundation that adult education is built on and has differences from the education of children. As an instructor, you should be aware of the differences between learners. Becoming aware of the differences should motivate you to rely less on one-way communication and more on facilitation. 

Teach the teacher! As the demand for quality long-term care services increases, so is the need for quality education. Everyone can learn something in this training, regardless of experience. Understanding adult education theory helps us understand our own beliefs and thoughts on educating and helps us to understand others. It is the foundation that adult education is built on and has differences from the education of children. As an instructor, you should be aware of the differences between learners. Becoming aware of the differences should motivate you to rely less on one-way communication and more on facilitation. 

Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

Meet the Washington State DSHS Adult Family Home Administrator education requirement for Adult Family Home business owners (provider) to become licensed as an Adult Family Home (AFH) provider or to be employed as a resident manager. Learn the concepts and principles of adult home management. Examine the roles and responsibilities of a licensed provider, the licensing process, business operations of the home, staff management, resident care issues, and resident rights. Students will be assessed on their proficiency prior to the start of class in English, reading, writing, and math. You must have a 6th grade level (ABE 3) in English and a 4th grade Level (ABE 2) in math. Basic computer skills are also required including accessing the internet, MS Word and MS Excel.

Specialty training for professionals working in long-term care settings (Adult Family Homes and Assisted Living) with people experiencing dementia. This DSHS-approved certification curriculum will enable students to explore the different types of dementias. You will learn communication techniques, behavioral interventions, deal with hallucinations, delusions, medications, and understand approaches in care as you assist folks with their activities of daily living (ADLs). This training applies to providers, resident managers, and caregivers.

Specialty training for professionals working, in long-term care settings (Adult Family Homes and Assisted Livings) with people experiencing mental disorders. This DSHS-approved certification curriculum will enable students to obtain an introduction to the most common psychiatric disorders recognized in the populations served. You will review condition symptoms, treatment options, care giving considerations, communication skills, multicultural considerations, resident struggles, medications and caregiver self care. This training applies to providers, resident managers and caregivers.

It doesn't matter whether you're a clerical worker, an engineer, or an executive. If you communicate with others in writing, you need this course to help you identify and eliminate problem areas. By the end of this course, you'll know the secret to developing powerful written documents that immediately draw readers in and keep them motivated to continue until your very last, well-chosen word.

Teachers will learn & review constructive communication skills that will enhance the parent/teacher meeting & assist in building positive relationships. Effective communication skills will be included both verbal and nonverbal communication along with proper preparation. In addition, participants will also learn techniques to handle difficult conversations, learn methods for defusing escalated conversations & redirecting the tone of the meeting.

Develop English grammar skills and take your writing and speaking to the next level. This course explores the eight parts of speech, punctuation and mechanics, foundational sentence construction, phrases, clauses, problem words, common mistakes, and more with practical, hands-on exercises.

Manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses; entering checks and credit card payments; tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.

Does it seem like some of your students get it with very little help from you while others have a hard time even after lots of one-on-one coaching? If so, you may not be speaking their learning language. Every person brings their own learning style to the classroom, even young children. By learning about your own learning style and the learning styles of others you will learn ways to reach all of your students and to help them to learn better.

In these fun and practical lessons, gain the medical math skills you need for anything from calculating dosages to using scientific formulas. Explore three different methods you can use for dosage calculations: proportions, dimensional analysis, and the formula method. Learn an easy formula that you can apply to many dosage calculations.

Food & nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, & where our food originates. The goal of this certificate program is to provide a holistic overview of current food & nutrition issues and their impact on physical, social, emotional, & spiritual health. Designed for individuals who are working in the health care field & those interested in the topic.

Explore the legal issues involved in real estate law, from investing to title examinations. Master the essentials and receive hands-on applications/examples on how to use the knowledge. Lessons proceed from an explanation of theory to application, helping build a strong knowledge base. Identify key words and phrases and define them on the spot to help comprehension plus receive additional materials including extensive real estate forms.

In this online course, learn to pronounce, spell, and define veterinary medical terms. This course provides a step-by-step process that will help you build an understanding of medical language specific to the veterinary field.