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2018/2019 fcc catalog
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Prerequisites; EN 75 (or EN 52) or ESL 72 placement. Proof of being 18 years
or older at time of registration. A current American Heart Association Basic
Life Support CPR Card must be obtained prior the Clinical Practicum. Other
requirements: evidence of negative TB tests or chest X-ray, proof of immunization,
and physical examination. Students are required to undergo a background
investigation, drug testing, and fingerprinting. All testing and background/
fingerprinting and drug testing fees. Students must register for CAH 145 and CNA
part 1, CNA part 2 and CNA clinical.
Course Requirements
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
CAH 132 Certified Nursing Assistant Part I
CAH 133 Certified Nursing Assistant Part II
CAH 114 Clinical Practicum
Students must successfully complete assessment testing at the Testing Center
prior to registration and successfully complete prerequisites: Foundations for
Healthcare Careers (CAH 145).
Dental Assistant
Debuting in a brand new Dental Lab in 2018, the FCC Dental Assistant Training
Program is designed to prepare individuals to become productive members of
dental teams as professional dental assistants. The FCC program is developed
using the guidelines, standards and requirements of the Dental Assisting National
Board (DANB) in preparation for the National Entry Level Dental Assisting (NELDA)
Certification.
Medical Billing/Coding
This course series prepares students for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder
(CPC) national exam, which is included in the program. Students learn medical
terminology and how to use the coding manuals for CPT ICD10 and HCPCS to
describe and document medical services.
Recommended Courses
ONL 401 Medical Terminology Online
ONL 526 Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology
CAH 250 Medical Coding for the Physician's Office
Patient Care Technician
This course is designed for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to learn more
advanced care skills within the CNA scope of practice or work as a Patient Care
Technician in hospitals or other healthcare settings. Students will learn advanced
skills for complex care settings and situations including : sterile technique,
phlebotomy, EKG, glucose monitoring, enteral nutrition, respiratory care, IV
therapy, advanced wound care, urinary catheterization, pre/post surgical care and
pediatric patient care.
Recommended Courses
CAH 513 Patient Care Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinical labs, and
blood donation sites. Students will learn all aspects related to blood collection and
develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Our
program offers clinical practice with experienced phlebotomists at local health
care facilities to give you hands-on experience. This program prepares you to take
several national certification exams.
The program requires study time outside of class and includes
tests, both written and practical (hands on) skills, which must
be passed prior to starting the clinical sessions.
Prerequisites: EN 75 (or EN 52) or ESL 72 placement. Proof of being 18 years or older
at time of registration. A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support
CPR card obtained prior to the clinical practicum. Other requirements: evidence
of negative TB tests or chest X-ray, proof of immunizations, physical examination.
Students are required to undergo a background investigation (included in fees).
Students must register for CAH 145, CAH 483, CAH 484 and CAH 466.
Course Requirements
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
CAH 483 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation 1: Theoretical Applications
CAH 484 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation 2: Practical Applications
CAH 466 Phlebotomy Technician Clinical
Sterile Processing Technician
This program prepare students to become competent sterile processing
technicians and prepares participants for the Certified Registered Central Service
Technician (CRCST) certification and offered by the International Association
of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). The 400 hour
externship prepares students for full CRCST IAHCSMM certification.
Prerequisites: EN 75 (or EN 52) or ESL 72 placement. Provide proof of being 18 years of
age or older at time of registration.
Prior to Externship: Provide evidence of a negative TB test or chest X-ray. Undergo a
physical examination and provide proof of up-to-date immunization titers. Current
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card or SAF 157 - CPR Basic Life
Support. Undergo a background investigation. Drug-testing may be required.
Course Requirements:
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
CAH 320 Sterile Processing Technician Training: Fundamentals
CAH 321 Sterile Processing Technician Training: Externship 1
CAH 322 Sterile Processing Technician Training: Externship 2
CAH 323 Sterile Processing Technician Training: Externship 3
CAH 324 Sterile Processing Technician Training: Externship 4
Hospitality, Culinary and
Tourism Institute
Culinary Skills:
HCT 101 Culinary I
HCT 103 Sanitation and Food Safety
HCT 105 Culinary Baking
Hospitality Management:
HCT 102 Introduction to Hospitality Management
HCT 104 Event Management
Computers & Technology
CompTIA A +
If you are getting ready for a career as an information technology (IT) professional
or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA A+ preparation course
is a great first step on your path to certification. The course will build on your
existing user-level knowledge and experience with PC software and hardware
and present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job. In
this course, students will acquire the essential skills and information needed to
install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventive
maintenance of basic PC operating systems and hardware.
Recommended Courses
ONL 350 Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
ONL 351 Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
ONL 352 Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep