Community and Business Services

Workforce Training Institute

Workforce Skills

Medical Coding I
This 40-hour, 10-week course covers diagnostic coding for professional services. Proper coding can mean financial success or failure of a medical practice. A working knowledge of medical terminology, including a basic course in anatomy and physiology, is essential to become a topnotch coder of diagnoses.

Here's what's included in the instruction:

• Medical terminology review
• Introduction and overview of ICD9CM
• ICD9CM content and format
• ICD9CM general guidelines
• Discussion of tables, symbols and process of ICD9CM
• Specific guidelines
• Understanding inpatient diagnosis related groups (DRG's)

The class will also include a term paper (on ethics, customer service, insurances or available coding software), a review and the final exam. Computer use, Internet use and email will be incorporated into each class. Register Now!

Instructor: Anna Morsaw
Date: Tuesdays, January 16 - March 27, 2007
Time: 6 - 10 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $499 (textbooks included)
CRN: 60044

Instructor: Anna Morsaw
Date: Thursdays, April 5 - June 7, 2007
Time: 6 - 10 pm
Place: Bertrand Crossing Campus
Room: BC109
Cost: $499 (textbooks included)
CRN: 60045

The SHRM Learning System Course for Professional Human Resource Management
This 30-hour course teaches topics in the human resource body of knowledge as defined by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) codification process. Participants will learn the concepts embodied in the HRCI content outline (strategic management; workforce planning and employment; human resource development, compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; and occupational health, safety and security). Participants will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis according to SHRM guidelines. Participants must attain an average score of 70% on all tests (Six post-tests plus a final examination) or a minimum of 70% on the final exam. Register Now!

Instructor: Deb Terry
Date: Tuesdays, January 23- April 10, 2007
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT132
Cost: $899
CRN: 60094

Spanish for the Workplace
This training will benefit institutions investing in language training to meet industry specific objectives. Though not designed to create perfect Spanish speakers, this course will help English speakers communicate with Spanish speakers in workplace situations and real-life transactions. The focus of this training is on practical use of simple, effective Spanish and adult-friendly techniques that can be readily learned and remembered. Successful completion of this training will contribute to your employees' customer service skills sets and make your educational or financial institution more productive and efficient. Register Now!

Education Institution Focus
Instructor: Briseida Rojas
Date: Mondays, February 5 - April 9, 2007
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $209 (includes all instructional materials)
CRN: 60092

Financial Institution Focus
Instructor: Briseida Rojas
Date: Mondays, April 16 - June 4, 2007
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Place: Bertrand Crossing Campus
Room: BC109
Cost: $209 (includes all instructional materials)
CRN: 60093

The Basics of Facilities Management
Who should attend this class? Anyone responsible for the care and maintenance of a facility who wants to avoid costly lawsuits, safeguard property and better integrate people with their physical environment. This class will help you master core facilities management skills that you'll never outgrow. Register Now!

• Keeping facility users happy
• Controlling costs
• Better security management
• Better maintenance staff monitoring
• Maintaining optimal climate control
• Discouraging vandalism
• Troubleshooting

  Instructor: Max Muller
  Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2007
  Time: 9 am - 4 pm
  Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
  Room: MT134
  Cost: $329 (includes lunch, morning hospitality and instructional materials)
  CRN: 60047
  

Construction Law
This class is geared toward contractors, subcontractors, vendors and anyone about to make the most important purchase of their life: their home. We will guide you through the legalities, preliminary negotiations, contracts, liens and more. This class is facilitated by an attorney specializing in construction law and the St. Joseph Township building inspector with more than 30 years of construction experience. Register Now!

Instructors: Scott Sanford and Jerry Jones
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $49
CRN: 60042

What Every First-time Home Builder Should Know
If you want to be your own general contractor and have the ambition to build your dream house, this workshop is for you. We'll walk you through the methods of residential construction as well as responsibilities and requirements of building your home from start to finish. This class is a must for first-time builders and home owners. This class is facilitated by an attorney specializing in construction law and the St. Joseph Township building inspector with more than 30 years of construction experience. Register Now!

Instructors: Jerry Jones and Scott Sanford
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Time: 6 - 9 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $49
CRN: 60043

Supervisory Skills I - Co-Sponsored by Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce
A certificate from LMC's Community and Business Services is included upon successful completion of this five-part, eight-week workshop. Basic supervisory skills are covered, including how to strengthen those skills including problem solving, management, diversity, interviewing and more. A beneficial orientation for the new supervisor. Register Now!

Instructor: Deb Terry
Date: Thursdays, March 1- April 26, 2007
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Place: Bertrand Crossing Campus
Room: BC109
Cost: $299
CRN: 60095

Supervisory Skills II
This class, a continuation of our popular Supervisory Skills I session, will build on the foundations taught in the first workshop. The second level will focus on achieving goals and identifying the four basic personality types. You'll learn how to motivate all types in a variety of scenarios that are present in our work environment. Situational motivations include interactions with employees with poor work habits, pessimists, employees with substance abuse problems and more. There will be lecture and role-playing to provide circumstantial decision-making. Register Now!

Instructor: Ray Satterfield
Date: Thursdays, April 19 - May 31, 2007
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT116
Cost: $299
CRN: 60049

Public Speaking and Presentation Delivery Improvement Workshop
This two part training includes an eight-hour interactive group session and an individual coaching session scheduled after the group session. You'll learn proven techniques of delivery improvement, creativity-enhancing games and activities borrowed from improvisational theatre. Discover how to harness your adrenaline, organize your thoughts and messages, integrate humor and make the most of your natural skills for a positive and memorable impression. This workshop is great for beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers. Register Now!

Instructor: Mike Nadolski
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Place: M-TEC at Lake Michigan College
Room: MT134
Cost: $199 (includes lunch)
CRN: 60051