C.W. Post Now Offers Continuing Education Courses
at Glen Cove High School

January 27, 2003 - Time, distance, inconvenience. There are just a few of the real-life issues that can prevent adults from continuing their education. To help remove some of these barriers, the Continuing Education Division at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is partnering with Glen Cove City Schools to offer courses on-site at Glen Cove High School on Dosoris Lane.
The continuing education classes, which begin in February, are geared toward adult students who are looking to get ahead in their careers, change jobs or learn about a new subject for personal enrichment. Classes are conveniently offered in the evenings to accommodate the schedules of working professionals, homemakers and retirees.
New offerings include:

• Medical Terminology - Wednesdays, February 19-April 9. Those pursuing a career in medical
  office billing learn important vocabulary in the medical field and disease conditions.
  
• Starting a Home Based Medical Billing Service - Monday, March 24. With constant changes in health-care, many physicians have opted to outsource their billing. Learn what it takes to start your own medical billing business.
  
• CPT Coding for the Medical Office I - Tuesdays, June 10-July 22. Learn the basics of CPT coding, including proper use of Evaluation and Management codes, Medical codes and Surgical Procedure codes.
  
• ICD-9-CM Coding for the Medical Office - Wednesday, April 23-June 4. Introduction to basic coding guidelines, principles and methods used in physician's offices.
  
• Real Estate Closings - Mondays, March 24 and 31. Learn the methods involved in real estate closings, including preparation and execution of closing documents, escrow, fees, insurance, and interpreting a title.
  
• Notary Public Seminar - Thursday, April 10. Prepare for the state qualifying exam to become a notary public. This program is approved by the NYS Association of Notaries Public.
  
• Making Your Money Work - Wednesdays, March 12-April 9. Gain tools needed to identify and implement financial goals and objectives.
  
• Oriental Calligraphy & Painting - Wednesdays, April 2-30. Hands-on program introduces students to the arts of calligraphy and oriental painting.
  
• Music in the Western World - Wednesdays, March 5-26. Learn about the Western musical system and the composers who made significant contributions in classical music.

"The School of Continuing Studies offers non-credit courses and seminars to help people make career changes, enhance their skills or open up new intellectual endeavors," explained Dr. Pamela Lennox, Associate Provost for Campus Services. She added that this partnership with Glen Cove High School is a first for the C.W. Post Continuing Education Division. "Our goal is to make education more accessible to people in the community," Dr. Lennox said.
For information on tuition fees and registration, please contact the C.W. Post Continuing Education Division at (516) 299-2236.