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Become a Notary Public in One Day
(Exam Preparation Workshop)
Becoming a Notary Public is more lucrative than ever! Increase your income and/or become a more valuable employee. Learn how to become a safe and effective notary and how to pass the required exam. This workshop will provide you with everything you need to know about California Notary laws and procedures, including: step-by-step notarizations, identifying document signers, how to complete the Notary journal and certificates, handling special and challenging documents and signers, how to avoid lawsuits, and how to pass the exam (practice exam will be provided). Bonus: Learn how to market yourself as a Notary, set fees and maximize your earning potential! All California Notary applicants and renewing Notaries appointed on or after July 1, 2005 are required to complete a six-hour certified course. Participants must have a valid I.D. to take the workshop. State Requirement: Participants must be present for the entire six-hour course to receive proof of completion. Participants who arrive after 8:30 am will not be admitted. A $30 material fee for the Notary Public Sourcebook is payable to Notary Public Seminars at the workshop.
Program fee $85

1 meeting
Saturday, October 18
8 am - 4 pm
Math Sciences 123
7547.101

1 meeting
Saturday, November 15
8 am - 4 pm
Math Sciences 123
7547.102

Presenter: Notary Public Seminars - Has been conducting seminars throughout California since 1993. Their pass rate is the highest in the state.

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The Official California State Notary Public Exam
The Official California State Notary Public Exam will be administered immediately following the Become a Notary Public in One Day workshop for those who wish to take it at that time. Participants must present Certificate of Completion from Notary Public Seminars in order to take the exam. Your test result will be mailed to you two weeks after you take the exam. If you pass the exam, you will then need to have your fingerprints scanned electronically. Cooperative Personnel Services will register you for the exam on the day of the seminar between 4 and 5 pm. The exam will be from 5 to 6 pm. To take the exam you must bring:

• a check made payable to the Secretary of State for $40 (new applicants and renewals)
• proper ID - current driver's license with a photo or state issued ID card
• one color passport photo (2" X 2")
• two #2 pencils

Math Sciences 123

Presenter: Notary Public Seminars - Has been conducting seminars throughout California since 1993. Their pass rate is the highest in the state.

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Become a Certified Loan Signing Agent
Build Your Own Notary Signing Business
Prerequisite: You must have taken a Notary workshop. You are not required to be a commissioned Notary, or have received the results of your exam.
Now that you are a Notary, how do you build and maintain your signing business? You will learn the skills and obtain the necessary tools to:

• Become a “Certified Loan Signing Agent” and what it means.
• Contact the most lucrative and profitable businesses and learn who your primary contact should be.
• Get signed up with successful Signing Services/Agencies that offer assignments.
• Develop and build your own business with your clients in Five Easy Steps.
This workshop features how to properly notarize loan packages. We will discuss how to negotiate your fee, how to get called back and how to brand yourself as a professional in your market. BONUS: You will receive a free listing of 50 loan signing companies that are looking for Notaries. A $60 materials fee for a source book and certificate of completion is payable at the workshop.
Program fee $99

1 meeting
Saturday, December 6
9 am - 4 pm
Math Sciences 123
7549.101

Presenter: Notary Public Seminars - Has been conducting seminars throughout California since 1993. Their pass rate is the highest in the state.

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Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing
One of the physicians’ most valued employees is the one who does the insurance billing. Learn medical billing techniques and how to follow up and collect on billed claims. In this workshop you will learn: how to bill Medicare, MediCal, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and private insurance carriers; how to complete the CMS 1500 (universal) insurance claim form; how to read an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and how to use it to bill secondary insurance carriers; how to look up diagnosis codes, procedure codes, modifiers, and how to bill from a Superbill. A $69 fee for a book and other materials is payable at the first meeting. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of program.
Program fee $123

4 meetings
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 30 - October 9
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Village P
7601.101

Presenter: Kris G. Hall - Owner of a successful Medical Insurance Billing Service & Consulting Service.

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Review for National Certification:
For Massage Therapists/Bodyworkers
Does the city you want to work in require that you pass the National Certification Exam?  More and more of Southern California's cities are adding this requirement.  Take this comprehensive review workshop and increase your chances of passing the first time.  The Exam Review covers the topics of Massage Technique and Theory, Anatomy, Physiology, Ethics, Business Practices, and Pathology.  This lively workshop will help you focus your study on what matters most, and will also give you the confidence you need to do well on your exam.  There will be a required textbook of approximately $45.
Program fee $154

5 meetings
Mondays, September 29 - October 27
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Village N
5340.101

Presenter: Kathy Flippin, NCBTMB - Is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist practicing for nine years.  She has provided massage at the Olympic Games twice, and runs a thriving practice in Newport Beach.

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Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Billing
Prerequisite:  Experience as a Medical Biller or Certificate of Attendance of Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing and Advanced Medical Insurance Billing.

Learn how to bill California Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases.  Some of the areas this workshop will cover are:

• An overview of California’s Workers’ Compensation system.
• Filing Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Liens.
• Tips for screening patients up-front to minimize payment problems.
• Maximizing reimbursement.
• Turning objection letters into payments.
• Negotiating with attorneys on lien cases.
• How to make sure the case is really “pending.”
• Billing automobile insurance carriers and Personal Injury cases.

A $39 Materials fee is payable at the workshop. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of program.
Program fee $88

2 meetings
Tuesday & Thursday, October 21 & 23
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Village P
7608.101

Not available by touch-tone or online registration

Presenter: Kris G. Hall - Owner of a successful Medical Insurance Billing Service & Consulting Service.

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Advanced Medical Insurance Billing
Prerequisite:  Experience as a Medical Biller or Certificate of Attendance of Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing
This workshop is for participants that want to further their knowledge in medical billing. You will learn:  the difference between PPO’s, HMO’s, IPA’s and other managed care issues; the ins and outs of contracting with managed care plans, HCPCS coding – when to use these codes; analyze and solve difficult billing problems; HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.  We will have open discussions on various issues of concern to Medical billers.  A $39 materials fee is payable at the workshop. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of program.
Program fee $88

2 meetings
Tuesday & Thursday, October 14 & 16
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Village P 
7605.101

Not available by touch-tone or online registration

Presenter: Kris G. Hall - Is owner of a successful Medical Insurance Billing Service & Consulting Service.

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Long Hair Design:
(Up-Do Workshop)
For all those special occasions:  Weddings, Proms and Formal Events.  This workshop is designed to train professionals and cosmetology students.
Become a specialist in Up-Do Hairstyles.  You’ll work with different lengths of hair, extensions and hair pieces to enhance all styles.  Learn how accessories such as flowers, clips, combs, and jewels create a unique and special look.  Be amazed at the skills you’ll develop in just a few weeks! At the end of the program, each participant will design and complete an up-do style fit for any occasion on a live model with ease.  Participants must bring the following items to the first meeting: human size mannequin head, tail comb, brush, bobby pins, hair pins, hair spray, hair gloss, curling iron, and flat iron.
Program fee $92

3 meetings
Tuesdays, October 7 - 21
6 - 9 pm
Cosmetology 108
7562.101

Presenter: Jane Smith - a Licensed Cosmetologist and Professor at Golden West College for over 25 years. Her experience includes television, theater, fashion shows, photography shoots and bridal consulting, all of which have created a passion for Long Hair Design.