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DENTAL ASSISTING & DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY
Professional Preparation in Healthcare
CAH494 | 7.5 hours | $85 ($65 tuition + $20 fees)
Learn the essentials of becoming successful as a student and employee in today’s
healthcare systems. Topics include communication, working well on teams,
respecting and valuing differences, and the importance of professionalism. Discuss
the availability of healthcare careers in the local region, marketing your skills to
potential employers, resumes, application letters and how to prepare for interviews
Note: This course is the prerequisite to Introduction to Dental Assisting. This course
is available for online registration. Registrations will also be accepted in person at the
Conference Center (E building) on FCC’s main campus. For more information, contact
FCC at 240.629.7904. This class will be located at Carroll Community College,
Westminster, MD.
Introduction to Dental Assisting
CAH495 | 40 hours | $745 ($600 tuition + $145 fees)
Participants will have entry-level dental assisting skills upon successfully completing
this course, which is approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.
Topics include terminology, anatomy, charting and medical history, instruments,
four-handed dentistry, restorative materials, oral hygiene, infection control,
sterilization, and OSHA regulations. This hands-on course provides practice
on equipment in a dental operatory/lab and practice using dental software.
Prerequisite: Professional Preparation in Healthcare. Course includes an online
component; internet access required.
Note: Prerequisite: CAH494 Professional Preparation in Health Care. This course is
not available for online registration. Registrations will be accepted in person at the
Conference Center (E building) on FCC’s main campus. For more information, contact
FCC at 240.629.7904. This class will be located at Carroll Community College,
Westminster, MD.
Oral Radiography with Clinical
CAH496 | 39 hours | $855 ($585 tuition + $270 fees)
Further your dental assisting career and prepare to sit for the DANB Radiation Health
and Safety exam. This course is approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners. Completion of a three-hour, hands-on clinical practicum is required. You
may complete your clinical at your place of employment or at the Maryland State
Dental Association. Course includes an online component; internet access required.
Register for this section if you will be completing your clinical requirements
at the Maryland State Dental Association. Clinical session scheduled individually
at a date/time mutually convenient to student and instructor.
Note: Prerequisite: You must either be working as a dental assistant or have proof of
successful completion of a basic dental assisting course. This class will be located
at Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD.
Oral Radiography
CAH497 | 36 hours | $705 ($563 tuition + $142 fees)
Further your dental assisting career and prepare to sit for the DANB Radiation Health
and Safety exam. This course is approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners. Completion of a three-hour, hands-on clinical practicum is required.
You may complete your clinical at your place of employment or at the Maryland
State Dental Association. Course includes an online component; internet access
required. Register for this section if you are currently employed as a dental
assistant and will be completing your clinical requirements at your place of
employment.
Note: Prerequisite: You must be employed as a dental assistant and employer must
be willing to oversee clinical requirements at place of employment. This class will
be located at Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD.
Phlebotomy Technician Preparation I: Theoretical
Applications
CAH483 | 30 hours | $399 ($299 tuition + $100 fees)
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 program prepares students to take a
national certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Phlebotomy Technician Preparation II: Practical Applications
CAH484 | 45 hours | $499 ($399 tuition + $100 fees)
Phlebotomy Technician II: 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.
Phlebotomy Technician Clinical
CAH466 | 100 hours | $625 ($425 tuition + $200 fees)
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.
HEALTHCARE CAREERS
PHLEBOTOMY OPTION
CAH145 | 36 hours | $523 ($229 tuition + $294 fees)
3064 M, Tu,Th 5:30pm–9:30pm 3/6–3/23 Monroe Center/MC120
CAH483 | 30 hours | $399 ($299 tuition + $100 fees)
3071 M, Tu,Th 6pm–9pm 4/3–4/25 Monroe Center/MC123
CAH484 | 45 hours | $499 ($399 tuition + $100 fees)
3072 M, Tu,Th 6pm–9pm 4/27–6/1* Monroe Center/MC123
*No class 5/29.
CAH466 | 100 hours | $625 ($425 tuition + $200 fees)
3073 M-F 8am – 5pm 6/5–8/31* Varies
*No class 7/3, 7/4 .
Total ProgramHours: 211
Total Program Costs with CPR: $2,131
Students must obtain certification in CPR: Basic Life Support
(SAF157) prior to attending clinical for CNA/GNA, Phlebotomy
or Sterile Processing externships. See page 32 for a list of dates.