Biotechnology and health are growing fields with a wide variety of professional opportunities. This course discusses career opportunities in biotechnology (modern biology) and health, and will give you tools and support to map your educational path to your career objective.

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Gain high-level skills and hands-on experience with current laboratory techniques and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for research or diagnostic labs. This course is applicable to the biological, natural, forensic and health sciences and is appropriate for those in agricultural science fields who want to augment their skill set and/or train for job advancement. We will cover lab safety, documentation, aseptic tissue culture techniques, recombinant DNA, and protein purification. This class is also offered for academic credit. If you wish to earn academic credit towards a degree, certificate, or microcredential, please contact Julie Partigianoni at JLP037@tc3.edu. The expectations for attendance, participation, and effort are the same for all students.

Organizations rely on data for decision-making, but the increasing volume of information makes it challenging to manage. Fortunately, this is where the power of Microsoft® Office Excel® can help. Excel can help you organize, calculate, analyze, revise, update, and present your data in ways that will help the decision makers in your organization steer you in the right direction. You will learn to:
    • Create, save, and navigate worksheets and workbooks
    • Enter and modify data and simple formulas
    • Use the sum feature, undo/redo, find and replace, and smart lookup
    • Edit worksheets using ranges, flash fill, copy and paste, clipboard, drag and drop, insert and delete columns/rows, and change column width and row height
    • Format worksheets with alignment and text wrapping, cell borders and cell colors, merging and centering cells, and hiding/unhiding and freezing/unfreezing rows and columns
    • Setup worksheets for printing with defining print area, adjusting margins, setting page orientation and size, and inserting headers and footers
    • Insert/copy formulas such as relative, absolute, and mixed references, and insert functions
    • Modify workbooks by adding, deleting, copying, renaming, repositioning, and grouping worksheets

Build upon the foundational knowledge presented in the Introduction to Excel course and start down the road to creating advanced workbooks and worksheets that can help deepen your understanding of organizational intelligence. Analyze massive amounts of data, extract actionable information from it, and present that information to decision makers. You will learn to:
    • Create and modify tables and charts
    • Add pictures, shapes, WordArt, SmartArt, and format drawing objects
    • Work collaboratively with others through emailing a workbook, converting worksheets to web pages, inserting hyperlinks, and viewing and editing comments
    • Use functions such as IF, Nested, PMT, FV and auto calculate
    • Understand date and time function, add date and date interval, subtract dates, and calculate time intervals
    • Create a workbook through a template, create and edit a template, and use and customize sparklines

The ability to collaborate with colleagues, automate complex or repetitive tasks, and use conditional logic to construct and apply elaborate formulas and functions will put the full power of Excel right at your fingertips. The more you learn about how to get Excel to do the hard work for you, the more you'll be able to focus on getting the answers you need from the vast amounts of data your organization generates. You will learn to:
    • Import external data, convert text to columns, remove duplicate rows of data, link and embed objects, export data, and publish worksheets or workbooks to the web
    • Create, run, edit, and save Macros
    • Use data analysis tools to trace and fix errors
    • Create, rearrange, and format a PivotTable, filter PivotTables with Slicers, and create a PivotChart
    • Summarize data with list subtotals, nesting, advanced filters and data validation
    • Analyze data with Goal Seek, Solver, create and display scenarios, data tables and forecast future values
    • Continue workgroup collaboration with features such as locking and unlocking cells, protecting a worksheet, tracking changes, encryption, and checking document compatibility and accessibility

Data is the new currency in today’s business world. Employers are now looking for people who can analyze data and make business decisions from that analysis. Attaining a business analytics certification assures an organization of your business analytics expertise. In addition to helping your organization, it also allows you to reinvest in yourself and prepares you for future opportunities. You will:
    • Understand basic, common terminology used in the world of business analytics and digital transformation
    • Discuss the different types of business-related data and the information that different data types provide
    • Learn how data can be used as a competitive advantage in today's fast-paced digital world
    • Learn the difference between common data visualization tools and how to interpret and use the results of the information the tools provide
    • Discuss the basic elements of business analytics and digital transformation strategies
    • Learn how to turn data into actionable information that provides insight into decision-making Professional Designation: The CAnalyticsSU Designation is used to distinguish professionals who have met or exceeded all of the requirements of the Certificate in Business Analytics program set forth by Syracuse University. Individuals who successfully complete this program and receive a Business Analytics Certificate from the University will be entitled to use the CAnalyticsSU Designation to demonstrate expertise in business analytics along with a comprehension of many business analytics techniques and processes.

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This course is designed to educate the student in direct current electric circuit fundamentals. This course is the foundation and prerequisite for multiple electrical and electronic courses. The course begins with the coverage of SI units, scientific notation, and electrical quantities. It proceeds with Ohm's law, electrical power, series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits, which are the backbone of electric circuit theory. The course concludes with an introduction to Magnetism and Electromagnetism. The lab component will include testing, measurement, and troubleshooting of DC electrical circuits. Computer simulation will also be used to make predictions about circuit’s behavior

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CPR for Nursing Students American Red Cross Includes test book, CPR card and shield for use in class

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CPR for Nursing Students American Red Cross Includes test book, CPR card and shield for use in class

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CPR for Nursing Students American Red Cross Includes test book, CPR card and shield for use in class

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If you are an LPN, a transfer student accepted into the TC3 Nursing Program, a returning student, or any student looking for a confidence-building refresher, this class is for you. This class will help prepare you for the math exam and skills competency demonstration given the first week of class, as well as orientation to the Angel online reaching platform.

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Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in the TC3 Nursing Program to register

Gain the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, learn how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. Materials covered include: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-10 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. You will learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS). National Certification: After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students who complete this course could be qualified to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing & Coding Specialist exam (CBCS); American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder Exam (COC); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam. NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (MBCS) Exam.

A Phlebotomy Technician collects blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. In this career training program, you will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, hands-on specimen practice, and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association Phlebotomy Technician Exam and the National Workforce Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Exam. Exam fee not included in tuition. Clinical Externship: As part of this program, you will be eligible to participate in a 40-hour clinical externship.

Are you interested in the healthcare field? Do you like to help others? Become a Certified Nursing Assistant! Our Certified Nursing Assistant program prepares you for the NYS Certification Exam and puts you on the path to success in your new career. The program is comprised of a total of 125 hours of training (70 hours classroom, 20 hours of lab, and 35 hours of clinical) which exceeds the minimum training requirements stipulated by NYS. You will learn:
    • Infection control procedures
    • Communication and interpersonal skills
    • Safety and emergency procedures
    • Basic nursing skills
    • Personal care skills
    • Mental health and social service needs
    • Care of cognitively impaired residents
    • Basic restorative services
    • Residents’ rights NYS Certification: New York State Certification is required. You will sit for the NYS exam upon successful completion of the course. Clinical Experience: As part of this program, you will participate in a 35-hour clinical experience at a local healthcare facility. Enrollment Requirements:
    • At least 16 years of age
    • A high school graduate, working on a G.E.D., or reading at a 9th-grade level
    • In good health. Flu and Covid-19 vaccines required. MMR, Varicella, PPD, Tdap & Influenza immunization records must be provided by the first day of class
    • Dependable, patient, and have a desire to help people
    • Able to communicate well and have positive relationships with patients
    • Attend an information session, February 22 or March 29
    • Return CNA application by April 28
    • Acceptance letters sent May 1
    • Full tuition payment due May 12 *Tuition includes course textbook, all written materials, one set of scrubs, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, name tag, and state exam fee. We strongly recommend that anyone interested in applying for the CNA program attend an information session.

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Gain the important skills required to offer clinical hands-on support in today's busy medical office setting. We will cover vital signs, EKGs, aseptic techniques, infection control, rooming patients, confidentiality, communication, professionalism, medical documentation, law and ethics of health care, point of care (POC) patient testing, introduction to medical office management, and insurance and billing basics. This class is also offered for academic credit. If you wish to earn academic credit towards a degree, certificate, or microcredential, please contact Julie Partigianoni at JLP037@tc3.edu. The expectations for attendance, participation, and effort are the same for all students.

Build a well-rounded foundation in both technical and professional skills essential for careers in manufacturing, electrical engineering, and related fields. You will gain familiarity with key electrical engineering concepts including circuit components, basic microcontroller programming, and troubleshooting. Through a self-directed project supported by the instructor, you will begin developing and practicing leadership abilities such as time management, decision-making, and continuous improvement. We will emphasize communication through technical writing and presentations, while also reinforcing essential workplace behaviors like professionalism, teamwork, and reliability. You will practice safety protocols in a hands-on soldering workshop and explore career opportunities using tools like BLS.gov. Additional sessions introduce students to registered apprenticeship pathways and help them build job-seeking skills through resume writing, LinkedIn networking, and mock interview preparation.

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Prerequisites: Intro to Electrical Engineering is a pre-apprenticeship program. Pre-apprenticeship provides students with necessary basic skills to thrive in and complete further education in the field. Through a SUNY initiative these programs are free to attend.

New York State law mandates many licensed professionals, teachers, and school administrators to complete a two-hour course regarding the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. You will learn: -how to identify and report child abuse/maltreatment -the statutory reporting requirements You must attend the full two hours of this workshop to fulfill NYS requirements for your certificate of completion.

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This workshop helps you prepare for the NYS test, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of the notary public. Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures are clarified in plain English. Examples are provided to illustrate situations the officer is likely to encounter, such as avoiding conflict of interest, maintaining professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special situations, minimizing legal liability, and much more. Attendance at this seminar is a must for a notary public candidate to become fully aware of the authority, duties, and responsibilities involved. A common misconception is that merely passing the required exam adequately prepares an officer candidate to competently execute all duties. You also have access to a web page to post your notary related questions after the course.

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Prepare for the New York State Notary Public test and gain a comprehensive view of the Notary Public office. Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples will be provided to illuminate situations that a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter. This workshop is a must for Notary Public candidates to become fully aware of the authority, duties, and responsibilities involved in this office. All materials will be provided, including website links to NYS Department of State licensing information, booklets, and forms. Also featured is an 80-question Practice Exam which attempts to emulate the actual New York State mandatory exam. You will learn:
    • How to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain professional ethics
    • Proper fee structures
    • How to approach special situations
    • When to defer to an attorney, and how you can minimize legal liability

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Develop insight and build essential skills for the supervisor role, using an engagement-based approach that is suited to today’s workplace. Learn how to build relationships with employees as well as set appropriate boundaries, avoid favoritism, and practice fairness and consistency. Explore the value of diversity and inclusion for your team and develop skills to identify and work through hidden bias that holds back your team and its individual members. Build skills in delegating work effectively and ensuring that expectations are conveyed and understood clearly. You will:
    • Describe the shift from command-and-control to engagement-based supervision
    • Identify the importance of establishing employee relationships and boundaries
    • Demonstrate consistency with direct reports
    • Identify implicit bias along with skills to work through it
    • Delegate tasks effectively
    • Communicate clear expectations that are understood by the employee

A coaching approach to supervision supports adult learning and retention. Discover how it aligns with engagement-based supervision, which emphasizes clear, effective dialogue and fosters growth and independence. You will explore goal-setting and communication skills that are important to coaching: adapting to the employee’s style, active listening, asking powerful questions, and engaging in effective feedback. You will:
    • Define coaching and its role in effective supervision
    • Use learning style-based techniques to adapt your approach to support employee performance
    • Set SMART goals with employees to define clear expectations

Effective performance management is vital to engaging and retaining employees and optimizing the work of your organization. We will discuss how SMART goals that align with employee roles and responsibilities can help you establish priorities and give effective, objective feedback. Learn to address the root cause of employee performance issues, rather than focusing on the symptoms. We will cover several performance analysis techniques and give you the tools you need to approach performance assessment strategically and effectively to foster team success. You will learn:
    • The characteristics of ongoing, forward-focused performance management
    • How to write SMART goals with employees that align with team and organizational goals
    • How to communicate clear expectations and analyze performance before taking action

Building on the coaching skills from session 2, learn how you can eliminate barriers to adult learning and adapt to diverse learning styles to achieve peak performance through on-the-job training. We will also build the skills necessary for you to share what you learn with your colleagues who train others. You will learn:
    • The difference between distinct learning styles, and which learning style works for you
    • How to recognize potential impacts of implicit bias in on the job training
    • How to offer feedback focused on skill building

Occasional conflict exists in every organization and relationship. Most of us learn how to respond to conflict at an early age, usually from watching those around us. Some of what we learned is effective, but some isn’t. Plus, regardless of how we elect to respond to a conflict, we also need to develop skills to support others in conflict as well. We will examine five different styles of conflict management to determine which is appropriate for a variety of situations. We will practice skills that allow us to shift styles as necessary, as well as a variety of techniques we can use to de-escalate conflict situations. You will:
    • Learn about styles of conflict management
    • Identify what is and what is not conflict
    • Recognize conflict triggers in the workplace
    • Understand the escalation cycle
    • Build skills to navigate day-to-day disagreements

Explore the components of emotional intelligence (EQ), an essential feature of supervisor success. Building your EQ will enable you to improve results and foster stronger relationships across all levels of the workplace. Explore specific communication skills that support EQ, and learn how to apply these skills to typical workplace scenarios. Complete an assessment to evaluate your EQ and set goals to increase your effectiveness. You will:
    • Describe the benefits of EQ to supervisors
    • Explain the role of nonverbal communication in EQ
    • Describe the role of EQ in addressing workplace negativity and low morale