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CHI 311–Infant and Toddler Care
Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build communication skills
to use with parents, co-workers and the public. Topics include growth and
development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate
materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age 3. This certification
course satisfies the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler curriculum
training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants
and toddlers, and also satisfies the 9-hour communication skills requirement.
Healthcare andWellness Careers
CAH 145–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, infection control
and medical terminology. 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.
Note: Students must successfully place into EN 75 (or EN 52) or ESL 72 before
enrolling in this course. This course is the required prerequisite to the Certified
Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Sterile Processing Technician
Programs.
CAH 132–Certified Nursing Assistant Part I
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant in just a few weeks. Learn basic patient care
skills, your role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes, infection
control and safety issues. Combined with the 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 tests, both written and practical (hands on) skills,
which must be passed prior to starting the clinical sessions.
CAH 133–Certified Nursing Assistant Part II
Part II is a continuation of Part I.
CAH 114–Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Practicum
Students will participate in supervised clinical rotations with experienced, certified
nursing faculty in local health care facilities and will interact with residents
performing all the duties and responsibilities of a nursing assistant. Individual skills
and execution are evaluated daily.
CAH 250–Medical Coding for the Physician's Office-AAPC
Prepare for the AAPC national certification exam. Learn medical terminology
and how to use the coding manuals for CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS to describe and
document medical services. Cost includes first years membership in AAPC, and
Certified Professional Coder (CPT) certification exam. The certification exam will be
scheduled approximately 2 weeks following the last class.
CAH 513–Patient Care Technician
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.
ONL 401–Medical Terminology (online)
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root
terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an
example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word
Associations are provided as a learning tool as well as interesting information
provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and
suffixes as your learning culminates in the interpretation of medical notes.
ONL 526–Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology
This course is designed to provide an overview of basic anatomy and physiology
to students preparing for the medical coding AAPC certification class. The course
begins with an explanation of the nature of matter and principles of chemistry, cell
anatomy and physiology and principles of genetics. The anatomy and physiology
of the 11 organ systems and their structure and functions are introduced. Lessons
include information about specific disorders and conditions and recent advances
in medicine.
CAH 483–Phlebotomy Technician
Preparation I: Theoretical Applications
In Part I, Theoretical Applications, students learn basic phlebotomy technical
background and professional preparation for working as a phlebotomist.
Students are introduced to anatomy and physiology with special emphasis on
the cardiovascular and lymphatic system, applicable medical terminology and
an overview of healthcare settings where phlebotomy services are performed.
Students learn and apply professional ethics and behavior; interpersonal
and written communications, including cultural competency; systems of
documentation; and safety and infection control. Students will develop knowledge
and comprehensive skills to prepare them to perform venipunctures completely
and safely as they progress to Part II: Practical Applications. The full program
includes classroom and both in-class and on-site clinical practice at local health
care facilities. This program requires study time outside of class and includes both
written and practical (hands-on) skills assessments, which must be passed prior to
starting the clinical course. The program prepares students to take several national
certification exams. Prerequisites: Placement into EN 75 (or EN 52) or ESL 72 and
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers. Must be at least 18 years of age to
register. No GED or HS diploma required. Program Requirements (submitted prior
to clinical course): current American Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support card,
proof of negative TB test or chest X-ray, physical examination, proof of up-to-date
immunizations, undergo background investigation (fees for background check
included in the course).
CAH 484–Phlebotomy Technician Preparation II: Practical
Applications
Practical Applications is a continuation of Part I: Theoretical Applications. In this
course students learn to perform venipuncture and specialized phlebotomy
procedures. Students are familiarized with blood collection equipment and
selection, specimen handling and identifying complications related to blood
collection and medical errors. Students train on a variety of procedures and
techniques for typical and special populations clients. Special topics in specimen
uses for testing in forensics, workplace and sports are explored. Hands-on skills
practicums prepare students for the clinical course. The full program includes
classroom and on-site clinical practice with experienced phlebotomists at local
health care facilities to give students hand-on professional experience and
prepares students to take several national certifications. The program requires
study time outside of class and includes both written and practical (hands-on)
skills assessments, which must be passed prior to starting the clinical course.
CAH 466–Phlebotomy Technician Clinicals
Participate in 100 hours of supervised clinical rotations with experienced
phlebotomists in local health care facilities. Students will perform 100 supervised
venipunctures. Individual skills and execution will be evaluated daily.