Summer/Fall 2024 frederick.edu/QuickEnroll • 301.624.2888 16 CAH145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers This course introduces students to important healthcare concepts and professional career development skills to prepare students for working in a healthcare setting. Students are introduced to medical terminology, the current healthcare system structure and essential concepts such as HIPAA, documentation and medical records, patient rights, cultural competency, workplace professionalism, healthcare ethics and legal responsibilities, environmental safety, and infection control. Communication skills are practiced with special focus on customer service and interpersonal communication concepts. Students will also gain professional development skills in successful resume and application writing, interviewing, and gaining and maintaining employment. CAH132 Certified Nursing Assistant, Part I Become a Certified Nursing Assistant in just a few months. Learn basic patient care skills, your role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes, infection control and safety issues. Combined with CAH133 & Clinicals, this course meets all eligibility requirements for CNA certification in the state of Maryland and prepares you for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) test. The program requires study time outside of class and includes written and practical (hands-on) skills tests, both of which must be passed to successfully complete the course and begin CAH133: Certified Nursing Assistant, Part II. Prerequisite and Notes: Students must have successfully completed CAH145 or ADE641 (formerly ADE632) prior to the class start date of CAH132. Students must register at the same time for SAF157 - CPR: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider or provide a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Card. Students must enroll in CAH133 (CNA Part II) as a corequisite. Students should report to MC116 the first class session. CAH133 Certified Nursing Assistant, Part II Part II is a continuation of Part I. Students must sign up for CAH132 (CNA Part I) as a corequisite. Prerequisite and Notes: Students must have successfully completed CAH132 Certified Nursing Assistant Part I prior to the class start date for CAH133. Students will meet in Room MC116 during the first class session. CAH190 Certified Nursing Assistant–Clinicals Students will participate in supervised clinical rotations with experienced nursing faculty in local health care facilities and will interact with patients/ residents performing the duties and responsibilities of a nursing assistant. Individual skills and execution are evaluated daily. Prerequisite and Notes: Students must successfully complete Certified Nursing Assistant- Part II (CAH133) prior to beginning CAH190 - Certified Nursing Assistant Clinicals. Prior to Clinicals, students must provide evidence of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, undergo a physical exam and provide proof of up-to-date immunizations, possess a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card (SAF157), and undergo a background check and/or drug test as required by clinical sites. Background check and drug test costs are included in the course fees. Students will receive information about clinical requirements during CAH132. Students will attend Clinicals for 45 hours within the listed dates. Exact dates will be announced during CAH133. HEALTHCARE CAREERS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA/GNA) Learn basic patient care skills, your role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes, infection control, and safety issues. This program meets all eligibility requirements for CNA certification in the state of Maryland and prepares you for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) test. Students will have the option to complete the GNA credential exam at FCC for no additional charge. The program requires study time outside of class and includes tests of both written and practical (hands-on) skills which must be passed prior to starting the clinical sessions. For more information on this program, email healthcarecareers@ frederick.edu or call 240.629.7907. For registration or payment plan information, email [email protected] or call 301.624.2888. Prerequisites & other requirements: • This class requires reading and listening in English. Not sure about your English skills? Visit frederick.edu/Testing to schedule a free Accuplacer test, then share your results with the CEWD Registration team at [email protected] or 301.624.2888. • Provide proof of being 16 years of age or older at time of registration • CAH145 – Foundations for Healthcare Careers or ADE641 – ESL Foundations for Healthcare Careers (90) (formerly ADE632). • Current American Heart Association, Basic Life Support CPR card or register for SAF157: CPR Basic Life Support Other program requirements PRIOR to Clinical: • Provide evidence of a negative TB test or chest X-ray • Undergo a physical examination and provide proof of up-to-date immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination series • Undergo a background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug testing; cost included in course fees Students will receive information regarding their physical exam, immunizations, fingerprinting, and background check during the beginning of the CNA course, CAH132. Textbooks: Textbooks are not included but are available for purchase at bookstore.frederick.edu. Payment Plans Available! Take advantage of the FCC payment plan when you register for select programs (see page 38 for a list of eligible programs). This allows you to divide your total cost into automatic monthly payments from either a checking/savings account or major credit card. The plan is interest free with a non-refundable enrollment fee of $30. For more information about the payment plan, contact CEWD Registration at [email protected] or 301.624.2888. In-Person Courses Online Courses (ONL) Structured Remote Courses (SR) Hybrid Courses (HYB) | See page 4 for more course option information Eligible for senior tuition waiver. Eligible for disabled & retired tuition waiver. See page 39.
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