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Professional DevelopmentPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDiane Gahagan, Director, Educational Programs & Workforce Development / Catherine Vesey, Assistant Director, Educational ProgramsPRE LICENSINGCOURSES*CC-104, See Sections Below-QCChild Abuse Identification andReporting SeminarFulfills the NYS requirement for chiropractors,dental hygienists, dentists, optometrists,physicians, podiatrists, psychologists, pupilpersonnel services professionals, registerednurses, school administrators and super-visors,school district administrators and teachers whoare applying for or renewing a license,registration, certificate or limited permit. Coversphysical and behavioral indicators ofmaltreatment, physical or sexual abuse;behavioral and environmental characteristicsof abusive parents or caretakers; andidentification of responsibility for reporting childmaltreatment or abuse, and when and how todo it. Graphic slides shown. Participantsreceive the required NYS Certificate ofCompletion. Please bring to class currentlicense or certification number and pink slip toreceive Certificate of Completion. 3 hrs.• Section MO21Monday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 2• Section TU22Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 17• Section WE23Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.December 2$50 (registration fee incl.) • 1 sessionMichele Singer-Berkowitz*CC-600, See Sections Below-QCSchool Violence Prevention andIntervention SeminarNY State law requires applicants for a newor renewed license, registration, certificateor limited permit to provide documentationof completing the required training in SchoolViolence Prevention and Intervention. Thisseminar has been approved by the NYSEducation Department. Topics includeIdentification of warning signs relating toviolence and other troubling behaviors inchildren: statutes, regulations and policiesrelating to a safe, nonviolent school climate;classroom management techniques topromote a nonviolent school climate andenhance learning; intervention techniques toaddress a school violence situation; andparticipating in an effective school/community process for students exhibitingviolent behavior. Participants receive therequired Certificate of Completion. 3 hrs.• Section WE21Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.October 21• Section TH22Thursday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 5• Section MO23Monday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.November 23$50 (registration fee incl.) • 1 sessionMichele Singer-Berkowitz*Students late for class will not be admitted, NYS requirementBS-304, Section SA11-QCNYC Mandatory Food HandlersProtection CourseThe Department of Health says all public foodservice establishments need an employeecertified in food protection on duty at all times.This food safety course includes safe foodhandling practices and procedures, NYCHealth Code, NYS Sanitary Code andHACCP. After successfully completing thecourse, you are eligible to take the NYC Dept.of Health exam as scheduled at the NYCHealth Academy (160 West 100 Street).All students will attend the exam date asscheduled and as a class group only. Onexam day, you must bring two passportphotos and picture identification to the HealthAcademy. You must pass the NYC HealthAcademy Food Protection Certificate examwith a minimum score of 70%. Bring pencil,pen, highlighter and notepad to class. Tuitionincludes book and the Health Academy examfee. 16 hrs.Note: Don’t be late. Food handlers regulationrequires students to be in attendance for thefull scheduled period of class.• Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.October 31 & November 7$150 • 2 sessions • Christopher ArgentoINSURANCEIN-100, Section TWR21-QCInsurance Brokerage and Agents:Property and Casualty LicenseQualifying Course (Accelerated)If you are looking for a career in Selling,Brokering, or Office Support in insurance thiscourse will prepare for your New York Statelicensing exam. The course will deal withPolicy Coverage, Legal, Professional andFinacial Fundamentals of insurance. This 112hour course is approved by the New York StateInsurance Department and meets allrequirements to become an insurance Agentor Broker. Required books for this course areavailable in the Queens College bookstore inthe Student Union building. 112 hrs.• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday6:30 - 10:00 p.m.October 13 - January 12, 2010$800 (+ materials) • 32 sessionsZachary Berhau, CPCUIN-102, Section TWR21-QCPersonal Lines LicenseQualifying CourseThis course, approved by the New York StateInsurance Department, meets theeducational requirements for the New YorkState exam to sell personal lines ofinsurance. We will cover the dwellingprogram, homeowners, auto, and umbrella,floaters (jewelry and furs) in addition to therelated laws for your license. Certificategranted upon successful completion of thecourse. Required books for the course areavailable in the Queens College Bookstore.56 hrs.• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday6:30 - 10:00 p.m.October 13 - November 18$400 • 16 sessions • Zachary Berhau,CPCURealEstatePlease call:718-997-5734to inquireabout our“New” Real Estateprogram andCourse offerings.36QUEENS COLLEGE / CUNY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMTO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: TEL (718) 997-5704 EMAIL: CEP@QC.CUNY.EDU WWW.QC.CUNY.EDU/CEP