Continuing & Professional Education  

You will be qualified to provide specialized support to emergent bilingual children in bilingual or monolingual English classrooms in New York State's public, private, and charter schools, and in early childhood centers.

Monroe’s Business Administration Certificate program is designed for international students. It’s a short-term education experience focused on American culture, education, and businesses. Plus, Monroe’s New York location means you'll study with professionals who have made it in the financial and commercial capital of the U.S.

Given the current societal trends which focus on the increasing demand for substance abuse counselors, you will gain the skills needed to help people with addictions to alcohol and other drugs. The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) 30-credit program provides you with a solid foundation that can lead to career advancement in the human services and health care fields. Learn to assess level and type of addiction, identify associated life issues, and set up treatment plans. You’ll be equipped with strategies for early intervention, prevention, and treatment. Certain courses may satisfy requirements in some other undergraduate programming. Satisfactory completion of the program will provide you with the opportunity to receive your CASAC-T certificate from the NYS Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is a way for health information management professionals to distinguish themselves to both hospitals and physician practices. This exclusive course will prepare coders to become proficient in medical terminology, the ICD­10 and CPT coding systems, reimbursement systems and regulatory guidelines. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion, and can apply and take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam. Students enrolled in this prep class need to be coders or have worked in coding experience. For those focused on the medical field, this course is an invaluable opportunity to improve your first job prospects and improve your career growth.

Mastering QuickBooks can take you a long way into the accounting world, as well as open up positions in branding, organization, and business. This course offers a hands-on approach to integrated accounting using computerized accounting software. It consists of several major accounting systems: general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and end-of-period procedures.  Upon completion of this course, you'll qualify to sit for the QuickBooks certification exam.

Healthcare organizations are demanding trained coders and billers, and jobs are growing at a record pace. After completing your coursework, you’ll be prepared to sit for the national certification exam and earn a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certificate. Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is a nationally recognized credential that can better position you for opportunities in the health field. Passing the CCA exam helps candidates separate themselves from non-credentialed health coders.

Required Courses

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Healthcare Delivery Systems
• ICD-10 Coding
• CPT Coding
• Reimbursement Methodology
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Health Information Management

In this course, you will learn the functionalities of Microsoft Excel 2016. This course by Lifelong Learning takes users to an advanced level of proficiency, including data analytics, pivot tables, data lookup, logical statements, MIS reporting, and more. Mastering Excel is an invaluable tool, whether you're looking for your first job or focusing on growth in your current career. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of completion and can sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam 77-420.

As a certified nursing assistant or CNA, you'll help patients with daily living activities plus their healthcare needs, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

• NY state-certified program
• Option to study day or evenings
• Laboratory plus field experience

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) has an essential role providing hands-on care in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. A PCT is a phlebotomist and is licensed and certified to operate an electrocardiogram machine. The job requires a professional, empathetic demeanor, especially when working with patients who may be scared, weak or very sick. 

• PCT includes CNA certification in addition to phlebotomy and electrocardiography.
• Current CNAs can take our Phlebetomy/EKG program to receive a PCT certificate.
• Those certified in Phlebetomy/EKG can take our NY State Certified CNA program to earn your PCT Certification.

Become a valued member of the healthcare team! You'll learn to obtain and handle blood specimens correctly, how to perform electrocardiography (EKG), and develop an understanding of the basic anatomy and electrophysiology of the cardiac system.

• Option to study days or evenings
• Five-week or seven and a half-week program

When it comes to the job market, what stands out on a resume is proof of skill, hard work, and commitment. That’s what the CAPM gives you. The certificate shows you’re serious about project management, it shows you’ve taken time to train in planning, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, communication, and change management.