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Fall
1999 Training Schedule
Department of Human Resources Management
Monthly flyers will be sent through campus mail, and periodic e-mails
will be sent to all employees regarding the 1999 Fall Training Schedule.
Classes fill up quickly! To ensure a place in these courses, register as
soon as possible. Materials must be ordered and seating is limited. Waiting
list(s) will be developed if maximum registration is reached. Participants
may register by mailing or faxing the completed registration form to: Staff
Development and Training, Department of Human Resources Management, 101-A
Harborview Office Tower or fax to 792-9533.
Computer Classes
All computer classes are held in room 102-C of the Harborview Office
Tower.
Introduction to Windows 95
This introduction to computers class gives the first time Windows user
a working knowledge of this new environment. This course covers: working
with computers, the monitor, the keyboard, the mouse, the printers and
software; starting Windows 95; shutting down; working with the Desktop,
taskbar and My Computer; opening a window, maximizing/minimizing/sizing/closing
windows; switching between windows, cascading/tiling windows; dialog boxes;
opening programs; using the calculator, paint, and Help.
Sept. 7, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 21, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 1, 8:30
- 11:30 a.m.
Access 97 - Level I
This introductory class begins a series of three courses that will
introduce you to the database management system for Windows 95. You will
learn: an introduction to databases; how to create your own database; how
to enter, edit and validate table data; how to get Help; sort, find and
filter table data; and query for specific information.
Prerequisite: computer experience and Excel 97
Sept. 21, 1 - 4 p.m.; Sept. 24, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 8, 1 - 4 p.m.;
Oct. 12, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 13, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Access 97 - Level 2
Content to be determined
Prerequisite: Access 97 - Level I
Sept. 28, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 21, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 27, 8:30 - 11:30
a.m.
Access 97- Level 3
Content to be determined
Prerequisites: Access 97 - Level I and Access 97 - Level 2
Dates and times to be announced.
Excel 97 - Level I
In this class, you will learn to: work with Excel worksheets, create
a new workbook, enter information into a cell, save a workbook, close a
workbook, use AutoComplete, Use the Pick From List, Edit spreadsheets,
rename an existing workbook, use formulas, the AutoSum button, use functions,
use the Formula Palette button, absolute/relative cell references, AutoCalculate,
Range Finder, Cut/Copy and Paste. Fill handle, preview a worksheet, print
a worksheet, change the attributes of the spreadsheet, adjust column widths,
merge and center, AutoFormat, rename, insert and delete worksheets.
Oct. 4, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 5, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 6, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.;
Oct. 11, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 28, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Excel 97 - Level 2
This is the second half day course in the Excel 97 series. It covers
more advanced aspects, including how to copy, move and group worksheets,
move and/or copy data between sheets, 3-D formulas, use functions, range
names, labels in formulas, create charts, use the Chart Wizard, chart objects,
change the chart type, use chart options, print charts and create a user-defined
chart.
Prerequisite: Excel 97 - Level I
Sept. 29, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 14, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 15, 1 - 4 p.m.;
Oct. 20, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 29, 1 - 4 p.m.
Excel 97 - Level 3
In this class, you will learn to use styles and custom formats, use
templates, macros, record macros, create a macro button, custom toolbars
and buttons, and more.
Prerequisite: Excel 97 - Level I and Excel 97 - Level 2
Oct. 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
PowerPoint 97 - Level I
This is the first of two half-day courses in PowerPoint 97, a
program that produces graphics for business presentations. This course
includes an introduction to PowerPoint 97; basic presentation skills, enhancing
presentation text, using outline view, correcting spelling errors, creating
basic charts, print presentations, format and edit text, use clip art,
use slide sorter and slide show view, and use the notes page view.
Sept. 22, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 8, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 12, 1
- 4 p.m.; Oct. 19, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
PowerPoint 97 - Level 2
This is the second PowerPoint 97 classes. In this course, you will
learn to customize presentations, edit presentation masters, add special
effects, use data from other sources, draw and edit objects, edit and import
charts, create custom charts, organization charts and use tables.
Prerequisites: PowerPoint 97 - Level I
Sept. 30, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 20, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 22, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Word 97 - Level I
This introductory skills course is the first in a series of three courses
that will help you learn the key features of Word 97. This course covers:
opening a file, selecting text, closing a document, creating a new document,
saving a document, spell check, cut/copy and past, formatting characters,
format painter, modifying line spacing, margins, page orientation and AutoCorrect.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of computer operations and Introduction
to Windows 95
Sept. 9, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 10, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Sept. 16 8:30
- 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 1, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 27, 1
- 4 p.m.
Word 97 - Level 2
This is the second in a series of three half-day courses to help you
master additional features of Word 97. This course covers: using Wizards,
tabs, numbered lists, bullets and numbers, headers and footers, page numbers,
creating and editing tables, Table Auto-Format, setting Toolbar options,
creating a custom toolbar and Mail Merge.
Prerequisite: Word 97 - Level I
Oct. 13, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct 15, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Oct 19, 1 - 4p.m.;
Oct. 28, 1 - 4 p.m.
Word 97 - Level 3
This is the third of three half-day classes in Word 97. You will learn
advanced topics such as: using macros, applying borders and shading, inserting
graphic files, editing pictures, drawing objects and lines, WordArt, and
using other effects.
Prerequisite: Word 97 - Level I and Word 97 - Level 2
Oct. 22, 1 - 4 p.m.; Oct. 26, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
User Defined Accounting Key
Do you perform any of the following tasks? Prepare Procurement documents
(RQ’s, DO’s); Prepare travel reimbursement forms; Prepare IIT’s; Prepare
Payroll forms (PAR’s, PPR’s, etc.); Review financial reports (Level I,
etc.); Document inquiry; or Review available funds. If so, you need to
attend this seminar on the accounting distributions to be used at MUSC.
Sept. 15, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Introduction to SmartStream
This hands-on computer class is designed to familiarize individuals
with the basics of SmartStream and SmartStream financials.
Prerequisites: computer experience and completion of the User Designed
Accounting Key class
Dates to be announced. Time from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview,
room 704
Reading SmartStream Reports
This course is designed to give the SmartStream user an understanding
of reports currently distributed monthly.
Prerequisite: User Designed Accounting Key
Sept. 22, 2 - 3 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Certificate of Excellence for Administrative
Support Staff
Instructor: J. Rodriguez
This 3-day series is designed to help support staff become more skillful,
confident, productive and professional on the job. You will increase your
motivation, sharpen your skills and your image, and receive practical guidance
for your personal career development. You may participate in the sessions
of your choice, or complete all 3 for a special Certificate of Excellence.
Part I is Management Skills for the Office Professional, Part II is Communication,
Cooperation and Teamwork, and Part III is Take Charge: Your Professional
Approach to Career Development.
Part I: Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Part II: Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Part III: Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Conflict Management: Finding What Works Best
for You
Instructor: F. Muscarella
Opposing views and disagreements are inevitable in day-to-day living.
Effectively managing conflict is a skill that involves expressing our emotions
and communicating in appropriate ways. This seminar will focus on communication
skills for conflict resolution, values in conflicts, recognizing conflict
management styles, negotiating win/win contracts, escalating behavior,
role plays and much more.
Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m - 4 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg, room 641
Dealing with Workplace Negativity
Instructor: F. Muscarella
Trying to deal with negativity in the workplace can be a very frustrating
and discouraging journey. People may lack the insight and skills that will
give them the ability to identify and deal with negative people. In this
class, you will explore characteristics of negative behavior, why it is
so difficult to stop, ways a negative person can help themselves and how
to deal with a negative person.
Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Documentation: Record Keeping, Minutes & Notes
Instructor: B. Barstow
This class focuses on the process of taking accurate minutes and notes
of committee or departmental meetings. Often minutes and notes become legal
documents; therefore, their accuracy and completeness are essential. Learn
how to focus, synthesize, internalize, and summarize information from such
meetings, and then report it in a concise, clear, organized format.
Dec. 8, 1 - 5 p.m., Harper Student Center Auditorium
Employee/Employer Relations: Progressive Discipline, the Grievance
Process and Conflict Resolution
Instructor: Jacquie Jones
Problem employees destroy productivity, drain your time and energy,
and decrease staff morale. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to
get problem employees back on track, to deal with insubordination and “bad
attitudes,” define expectations, encourage steady progress, and discipline,
reassign or dismiss the person if necessary.
Nov. 4, 9 a.m. - noon, Harborview, room 103
Family and Medical Leave Act
Instructor: J. Brandenburg
Who is protected by this federal law? How does an employee qualify
for protection under the Act? What are the obligations of managers/supervisors
and employees? Does leave granted under FMLA run concurrently with existing
leave programs such as sick/annual/holiday leave, workers’ compensation,
etc.? The answers to these questions and other “tricky” details about FMLA
will be discussed during this session.
Oct. 6, 9 a.m. - noon, Harborview, room 103
Fostering Open, Honest and Effective Communication
Instructor: D. Schooler
This workshop is comprised of exercises to help you learn the communication
process, the effects of perceptions, effective listening skills, the principles
of communication, how to get your point across, learning about the diverse
communication styles in the workplace, as well as what your style is.
Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Leadership Excellence (formerly “Supervisory
Skills”)
Instructor: J. Rodriguez
This three-day workshop (one day a month) is designed for managers,
supervisors, and other workplace leaders. You will gain the leading edge
in supervisory skills so that under your leadership, your employees will
grow in competence, confidence and be on their way to becoming peak performers.
Participants will be fully involved in exercises, small group discussions,
problem solving, case studies and simulations. You will learn proven, practical
strategies for effectively handling a supervisor’s most important responsibilities
and common problems. Part I will be “The Basics of Effective Supervision”,
Part II will be “Coaching for Improved Performance” and Part III will be
“The Power of Teamwork.” You may choose to complete the series to
receive the Certificate in Leadership Excellence or enroll in one or more
programs as basic training or as a refresher.
Part I: Sept. 23, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Part II: Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Part III: Nov. 18, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Major Purchases
This two hour class reviews the definition and scope of major purchases,
including contracts, equipment and supplies and methods of acquisition.
Dates, times and locations to be announced.
Procurement Policies & Procedures
Instructor: E. Antoniak
This class explains, on a high-level overview, the entire Procurement
Cycle. This class is for MUSC personnel responsible for following procurement
guidelines and policies and who will guide and facilitate their purchase.
Included is the SC Procurement Code, application of the Code, the purchasing
cycle, basic elements of a legal contract and more.
Sept. 15, Oct. 21, and Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - noon, Harborview, room 103
Punctuation Marks: Where, When, Why?
Instructor: J. Ariail
This workshop will refresh your memory - or teach you for the first
time—the where, when, and why of punctuation marks. Be prepared to practice
what you learn in this hands-on class.
Oct. 13, 9 a.m. - noon, Harper Student Center Auditorium
Running Out of Time: Managing Time to Get Things
Done
Instructor: P. Glowatsky
Do you feel as if you’re always running out of time? Do you wonder
where the time goes? This workshop will focus on exploring and developing
time management and related organizational skills that save time. Participants
will assess their thinking styles and time management skills and learn
techniques for achieving goals, setting priorities and planning. Dealing
with interruptions and time steals, handling paperwork and organizing work
space for efficiency will also be covered.
Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Strom Thurmond Bldg., room 641
Safety in the Workplace and at Home
Instructor: J. Avant
In this class, you will discuss ergonomics and how being “ergonomically”
correct can save you time and pain, the importance of air quality in the
workplace and home, and what you really have under your kitchen sink and
what you can do about it.
Oct. 14, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., Harborview, room 103
Small Purchases < $25,000
Instructor: C. Hutto
This class explains what is required of an individual who is responsible
for purchasing items and/or services that cost less than $25,000.
Sept. 22, 9 a.m. - noon, Harborview, room 103
Telephone Tools and Techniques
Instructor: B. Bradham
When you are talking to a caller, you aren’t just speaking for yourself
- you’re representing your entire organization. This course will provide
comprehensive training on telephone etiquette and the MUSC telephone system.
Using active phone sets, participants will learn to make productive and
effective calls, use listening skills and improve customer service through
the correct usage of the telephone system. Included will be the appropriate
way to place and transfer calls, make efficient conference calls, use Audix
to your advantage, and more.
Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. - noon, Strom Thurmond Bldg,
room 641
The Next Step—Managerial Skills for the Experienced
Supervisor
Instructor: J. Rodriguez
This class is for supervisors who want to improve their leadership
style through interactive discussions on important leadership issues. Day
I will cover communication, managing problem behavior, performance reviews
to actually improve performance, the interview and hiring process, delegation
for skills-building, motivation and confidence, and how to create a learning
environment in your department. Day 2 will include how to match your leadership
style to your group, how to lead meetings, the power of innovation, customer
service, how to introduce changes as opportunities, and how to develop
high morale.
Oct. 20 and Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harborview, room 103
Worker’s Compensation
Instructor: N. Sifford
In this class, you will learn the policies and procedures of the worker’s
compensation system.
Oct. 13, 9 a.m. - noon, Harborview, room 103
Writing at Work
Instructor: T. Waldrep
Writing clear, persuasive letters or memos may increase your opportunities
for new assignments or for a position of greater responsibility.
This seminar will improve skills in writing documents usually produced
in the workplace, such as business letters, memoranda and news releases.
Through discussion and writing exercises, you can become a more effective
communicator and project the best possible image for you and MUSC.
Sept. 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Harper Student Center Auditorium
Skill Development
Basic CPT-4 Coding
CPT- 4 is a coding system used in every physician’s office and ambulatory
care setting. This beginner’s class will introduce you to the CPT-4
coding book and coding guidelines. You will learn how to correctly apply
the CPT-4 codes from each coding section to each patient’s record. These
classes meet twice a week for two and a half weeks (five sessions).
If your office has a CPT book that you can borrow for this class, please
bring it with you. (You must attend all five classes.)
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I or equivalent knowledge
Nov. 3 through Nov. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Clinical
Science Bldg, room 628
Basic ICD-9-CM Coding
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles
and guidelines for assigning diagnostic and inpatient procedure codes with
ICD-9-CM. At the conclusion of this course, the student will understand
the format and significance of the three volumes of ICD-9-CM, demonstrate
knowledge of ICD-9-CM conventions, apply the principles and guidelines
for ICD-9-CM coding, and assign the correct diagnosis and procedure codes
with ICD-9-CM. If your office has an ICD-9-CM book that you can borrow,
please bring it with you.
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology I or equivalent knowledge
Sept. 13 through Oct. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Clinical
Science Bldg, room 628
Medical Terminology I
In this course, students will learn the basic word components, identify
and comprehend basic medical terms, and gain the ability to construct words
using the learned word parts. The class is appropriate for anyone in a
medical setting who needs a basic understanding of medical terms.
Sept. 14 through Oct. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Clinical
Science Bldg, room 628.
Training Registration Form
Name
SS#
Agency/Department
Phone
Title of Seminar
E-mail address
Date of Seminar
Time of Seminar
Cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the start of
the class. To cancel, E-mail your cancellation to “gibsonmi@musc.edu” or
call 792-3348. Substitutions may be made at the department’s discretion.
Should a participant cancel with less than 24 hours notice, not call to
cancel, or designate a substitute that does not attend, their department
will be assessed a cancellation fee of $25.
I have read and understand the above policy:
Employee signature
Supervisor signature
To register, please fax this completed form to 792-9533 or sent to Human
Resources Training, 101-A Harborview Office Tower. |