Technology

Technology Training

PTC’s computer and technology courses provide a short-term solution for learning the most popular software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and more. We'll teach you how to work better, faster and smarter with today's most common applications!

Introduction to the Computer and Windows

Learn regular computer terms, how to use the mouse and its many functions, how to create a file, and opening and closing of applications. Explore Windows components and Internet options, desktop features including settings, shortcuts and menu options, Windows properties, and file and folder organization. Discover simple troubleshooting methods. (Taught with Microsoft Office 2010.)

Thurs. Jan 26, 6 to 10 p.m. Rm 70 Cost: $79.00

Microsoft Word, Level 1

Learn the basic techniques of working with Word for job skills training or for your own use. Find out how to open and create a document, work with text by cutting and copying, set up page layouts, and saving and printing the document. (Taught with Microsoft Office 2010.)

Thurs. Feb 9 & 16, 6:00-8:00 pm, Rm 70, Cost: $59.00

Microsoft Excel, Level 1

This class offers training in spreadsheet fundamentals. You will learn to create, open and work with spreadsheets. You will also learn how to enhance spreadsheets by using formatting techniques. Creating and working with basic formulas to perform a variety of calculations is also covered in this session. (Taught with Microsoft Office 2010.)

Th, Feb 23 & Mar 1 6:00-8:00 pm Rm 70 Cost: $59.00

Microsoft PowerPoint

Create professional-looking presentations with PowerPoint! This is an introduction to the basic PowerPoint concepts of understanding the Power Point screen, and using menus and creating a simple presentation. Training also includes how to edit a presentation, format a presentation using colors, bullets, and alignment. Finally, you’ll learn to add drawing and work with graphics to enhance your presentation. (Taught with Microsoft Office 2010.)

T, Jan 10 6:00-10:00 pm Rm 70 Cost: $49.00

QuickBooks Pro 2011 Edition

Learn the fastest, easiest way to manage your business finances! The main objective of this 12-hour training is to introduce QuickBooks’ basic features and allow for hands-on practice. Topics to be covered include: Setting up a new company; Working with lists; Setting up inventory; Selling your product; Invoicing for services; Customizing forms; Payment process; Working with bank accounts; Entering and paying bills; Creating reports and graphs; Tracking and paying sales tax; Excecuting payroll.

T, Feb 14, 21, 28, Mar 6 6:00-9:00 pm Rm 100 Cost: $140.00

Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

(Delivery for personal or business training. Contact Heidi Braun MA, CPP, Program Manager, (320) 629-5178 or braunh@pinetech.edu.)

Are your reimbursement systems ready to meet the mandate of ICD-10? Be prepared! On Oct. 1, 2013, your organization will be completely dependent on its ability to process claims with ICD-10. Pine Technical College is presenting an overview of the upcoming changes and the differences between ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS on Jan. 24 & 25, 2012.

This class will give Coding Professionals and other users an overview of the upcoming changes and the differences between ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. This will enable your organization to make the assessments necessary to identify the educational needs now in preparation of a more detailed and advanced training closer to the implementation date of Oct. 1, 2013. Critical areas include: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, documentation practices, and pharmacology. This preparation will benefit your organization before ICD-10 implementation by determining resource allocation, change management, and staff time and education needed.

While ICD-10-CM (diagnosis coding) has a different look, it feels close to the current ICD-9 system and retains the traditional ICD format and many of the same conventions. However, ICD-10-PCS has drastically different concepts and the training period will be much longer. The two systems will be reviewed to prepare you for more in-depth training at a later date. Professional coding organizations will be requiring continuing education and/or re-certification tests. This program has been approved for 2 CEUs from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

About the Instructor
Kimberle R., RHIT, CPC, is an approved American Health Information Management Association "Train the Trainer." Samuelson currently teaches Health Information Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College and has over 20 years of coding experience.

T/W, Jan 24 & 25 7:00 pm—9:00 pm PTC Auditorium Cost: $49.00

For more information...

For more information, contact Jane Robbins.

-- Office: (320) 629-5185
-- E-mail: robbinsj@pinetech.edu

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