HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Health & Exercise Sciences Arts & Sciences, A.A. • Health & Exercise Sciences Area of Concentration.........................................................9 Fitness & Personal Trainer Certificate...........................................................................................................................11 Coaching Letter of Recognition......................................................................................................................................13 Medical Assistant Medical Assistant, A.A.S.....................................................................................................................................................17 Medical Assistant Certificate............................................................................................................................................19 Medical Scribe Letter of Recognition...........................................................................................................................21 Nursing Nursing, A.S............................................................................................................................................................................25 RN-to-BSN Partnerships.....................................................................................................................................................27 Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate...................................................................................................................................29 Nursing Programs Comparison Chart..........................................................................................................................31 Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant, A.A.S.................................................................................................................................35 Respiratory Care Respiratory Care, A.A.S.......................................................................................................................................................39 Surgical Technology Surgical Technology, A.A.S...............................................................................................................................................43 Estimated tuition and fees are based on lowest number of credits required for completion. Job outlook data reflects median wages in the industry. Actual wages will vary based on experience, skill level, and industry of employment. Additional education or experience may be required for employment in the career examples shown. Introduction data source: bls.gov • Salary data sources: bls.gov, indeed.com, nightingale.edu, careerexplorer.com
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Health & Exercise Sciences DEGREE Arts & Sciences A.A. Area of Concentration: Health & Exercise Sciences CERTIFICATE Fitness & Personal Trainer LETTER OF RECOGNITION Coaching 7
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Health and Exercise Sciences Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts and Sciences degree provides students with the first two years of course requirements leading to a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or kinesiology. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $9,500 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 60-61 RESULT: A.A. Degree OBJECTIVE: Transfer to complete bachelor’s degree CAREER OVERVIEW: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Health and Wellness, Sports Performance Exercise science focuses on physiology, biomechanics, and bioenergetics with practical application to sports performance, disease prevention and rehabilitation, and improving health and wellness. SALARY: Exercise physiologist: $54,390/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Clinics, hospitals, fitness and wellness centers, college sports performance centers RELATED JOBS: Dietitian, nutritionist, athletic trainer DUTIES: Assessing fitness and programming exercise to improve health, increase performance, and prevent lifestylerelated disease ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Track fitness assessments and programs, monitor physiological outcomes CORE INTERESTS: Fitness and wellness, sports performance, nutrition CORE SKILLS: Communication, self-motivated, teamwork PERSONALITY TRAITS: Motivational, professional, confident Health & Exercise Sciences 9
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Fitness & Personal Trainer PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Fitness/Personal Trainer Certificate prepares students for a career in personal training and allows students to enter the workforce. Nationally recognized certifications can be earned through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $3,483 TIME TO COMPLETION: 1 Year NUMBER OF CREDITS: 22 RESULT: Certificate OBJECTIVE: ACSM or NSCA certification; immediate employment CAREER OVERVIEW: Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor Personal trainers provide individualized guidance to clients who are interested in increasing their fitness levels. SALARY: $51,690/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Fitness/wellness centers, training studios RELATED JOBS: Fitness center manager, health and wellness coach DUTIES: Working with clients to improve fitness and reach their goals ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Create fitness plans for clients, track improvements in fitness CORE INTERESTS: Fitness and wellness, sports performance, nutrition CORE SKILLS: Communication, self-motivated PERSONALITY TRAITS: Motivational, professional, confident 11
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Coaching PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Coaching Letter of Recognition gives students the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in athletic coaching. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $1,425 TIME TO COMPLETION: 1 Year NUMBER OF CREDITS: 9 RESULT: Letter of Recognition OBJECTIVE: Employment as a coach CAREER OVERVIEW: Coach/Scout Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. SALARY: $58,240/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Athletic facilities RELATED JOBS: Health/fitness instructor DUTIES: Hands-on instruction, training, and building skills of athletes ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Planning training, practice, and game schedules; working with other team coaches to coordinate games CORE INTERESTS: Sports, fitness, working to develop athletes CORE SKILLS: Comprehensive understanding of related sport, communication PERSONALITY TRAITS: Enjoys working with developing athletes, providing support and guidance, fair, level-headed 13
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Medical Assistant DEGREE Medical Assistant A.A.S. CERTIFICATE Medical Assistant LETTER OF RECOGNITION Medical Scribe 15
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Medical Assistant PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Medical Assistant A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare students for work in a variety of health sectors. Students are prepared to serve as entry-level assistants who perform administrative and clinical procedures in doctors’ offices, insurance offices, hospitals, clinics, government agencies, etc. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $9,500 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 60 RESULT: A.A.S. Degree OBJECTIVE: Take and pass nationally recognized certification exam, immediate employment in healthcare, transfer to complete bachelor’s degree CAREER OVERVIEW: Medical Assistant Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical procedures in a variety of health sectors. SALARY: $39,520/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Doctors’ offices, outpatient care centers, insurance offices, hospitals, clinics, government agencies RELATED JOBS: Licensed practical nurse, registered nurse CLINICAL DUTIES: Taking medical histories, vital signs, preparing patients, assisting physicians ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Scheduling appointments, communicating with patients, medical coding, filing insurance claims, billing CORE INTERESTS: Being of service and assisting others CORE SKILLS: Active listening, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, service orientation PERSONALITY TRAITS: Service oriented, empathetic 17
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Medical Assistant PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Medical Assistant Certificate prepares students in administrative and clinical medical procedures and provides a foundation in the principles and practices of asepsis, initial patient contact, patient care responsibilities, and patient education. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $6,333 TIME TO COMPLETION: Less than 1 Year NUMBER OF CREDITS: 39-41 RESULT: Certificate OBJECTIVE: Take and pass nationally recognized certification exam, immediate employment in healthcare CAREER OVERVIEW: Medical Assistant Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical procedures in a variety of health sectors. SALARY: $39,520/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Doctors’ offices, outpatient care centers, insurance offices, hospitals, clinics, government agencies RELATED JOBS: Licensed practical nurse, registered nurse CLINICAL DUTIES: Collecting and performing various laboratory tests, administering medications, and performing diagnostic procedures such as EKGs ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Scheduling appointments, communicating with patients, medical coding, filing insurance claims, billing CORE INTERESTS: Being of service and assisting others CORE SKILLS: Active listening, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, service orientation PERSONALITY TRAITS: Service oriented, empathetic 19
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Medical Scribe PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Medical Scribe Letter of Recognition introduces students to medical information management. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $1,900 TIME TO COMPLETION: Less than 1 Year NUMBER OF CREDITS: 12 RESULT: Letter of Recognition OBJECTIVE: Enter the workforce as a medical scribe CAREER OVERVIEW: Scribe, Medical Scribe, Clinical Scribe Medical scribes chart physician-patient encounters in real-time during medical exams in a clinic, physician’s office, urgent care, or emergency room SALARY: $33,280/hr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Clinic, physician’s office, urgent care, emergency room RELATED JOBS: Medical assistant CLINICAL DUTIES: Assist physicians by documenting physician-patient encounters ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Generating referral letters for physicians, booking appointments, documenting medical data and notes, gathering data for physicians CORE INTERESTS: Being of service and assisting others CORE SKILLS: Active listening, good computer skills, ability to multitask PERSONALITY TRAITS: Service oriented, good listener, attention to detail 21
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Nursing DEGREE Nursing A.S. RN-to-BSN Partnerships CERTIFICATE Practical Nursing 23
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Nursing PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Nursing A.S. degree prepares students to provide competent, safe nursing care to clients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other comparable health agencies. With experience and further preparation, students should be able to assume increasing responsibility in nursing. The program prepares students to take the examination for registered nurse licensure. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $11,717 TIME TO COMPLETION: 3 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 70-74 RESULT: A.S. Degree ACCREDITATION: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OBJECTIVE: Take RN licensure exam CAREER OVERVIEW: Registered Nurse (RN) Nurses provide direct patient care that is conducted within the standards of care and hospital policies (registerednursing.org). SALARY: $87,990/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Hospitals, outpatient care centers, nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices RELATED JOBS: Health educator, LPN, nursing assistant CLINICAL DUTIES: Administer medications, develop patient plan of care, take vital signs, assess and manage patients with appropriate intervention, wound care ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Writing records, supervising staff CORE INTERESTS: Desire to help others CORE SKILLS: Communication, critical thinking, attention to detail, decision-making PERSONALITY TRAITS: Empathetic, professional, caring, good listener, calm under pressure This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 25
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RN-to-BSN Partnerships FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY: ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES FOR ADN AND BSN DEGREE: $26,000 TIME TO COMPLETE: 9 semesters, including some summer and winter coursework NUMBER OF CREDITS: 120 TOWSON UNIVERSITY: ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES FOR ADN AND BSN DEGREE: $28,000 TIME TO COMPLETE: 9 semesters, including some summer and winter coursework NUMBER OF CREDITS: 120 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF NURSING: ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES FOR ADN AND BSN DEGREE: $30,000-$40,000* TIME TO COMPLETE: 9 semesters, including some summer and winter coursework NUMBER OF CREDITS: 120 CAREER OVERVIEW: Registered Nurse (RN) For details, see page 25. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The FCC RN-to-BSN partnerships with Frostburg State University, Towson University, and the University of Maryland School of Nursing allow eligible FCC Nursing Program students to enroll concurrently in RN-to-BSN courses through these partnership institutions while earning the Associate Degree in Nursing from FCC. RESULT: A.S. Degree and B.S. Degree ACCREDITATION: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing OBJECTIVE: Enroll concurrently in RN-to-BSN coursework through a partner institution while earning the Associate Degree in Nursing at FCC. *Fees vary. Additional 15 credits required for students without a bachelor’s degree. Financial aid and scholarships may be available through partnership institutions. This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 27
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Practical Nursing PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate is eligible to take the PN licensure exam. Graduates are prepared to give competent, safe nursing care to clients in a variety of settings. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $7,600 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 48 RESULT: Certificate ACCREDITATION: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) OBJECTIVE: Take Practical Nursing Licensure Exam CAREER OVERVIEW: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) work in a team relationship with registered nurses or physicians in providing care based on knowledge, judgment, and skill and on principles of the biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences. SALARY: $60,180/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Hospitals, outpatient care centers, nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices RELATED JOBS: Registered Nurse CLINICAL DUTIES: Assist doctors and RNs, communicate with patients, assist patients, take vitals, assess patients, administer medications, dress wounds ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Communicate with patients, record medical history, schedule appointments CORE INTERESTS: Desire to help others CORE SKILLS: Clinical skills, time management, communication PERSONALITY TRAITS: Empathetic, professional, caring, good listener, calm under pressure This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 29
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Nursing Program Comparison ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $11,717 TIME: 3 Years CREDITS: 70-74 RESULT: Associate Degree ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $26,000-$40,000 TIME 3.5 - 4 Years CREDITS: 120 RESULT: Associate & Bachelor’s Degrees BIG PICTURE: Earn an associate degree and enter the in-demand Registered Nursing (RN) workforce after passing the licensure exam. BIG PICTURE: Earn an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree simultaneously to access advanced nursing job opportunities and higher earning potentials. Nursing A.S. RN-to-BSN ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $7,600 TIME: 2 Years CREDITS: 48 RESULT: Certificate Practical Nursing BIG PICTURE: Learn practical skills, earn an academic certificate, and enter the workforce quickly as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) after passing the licensure exam. 31
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Physical Therapy DEGREE Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. Effective April 26, 2022, Frederick Community College PTA Program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703.706.3245; email: [email protected]. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Amelia Iams, PT, DPT at 301.846.2644 or email [email protected]. Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate 25 students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation. FCC will have to submit further documentation in a self-study report in December of 2023. The program will undergo another site visit and enrolled students and clinical partners maybe interviewed. The accreditation board will review all documents related to the self-study and site visit and determine a decision for accreditation prior to the graduation of the charter class. In order to obtain a license to practice Physical Therapy in the United States, you must pass a national licensure exam. To take the national exam you must graduate from an accredited program. According to the accreditation board for PTA programs “All credits and degrees earned and issued by a program holding candidacy are considered to be from an accredited program”, therefore all students in the charter class, who successfully complete the program will be able to sit for the national licensure exam. The national licensure exam for PTAs is provided several times a year. Students will be able to sit for the July 2024 exam following graduation from the program in May 2024. 33
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Physical Therapist Assistant PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) A.A.S. degree prepares students for a career in physical therapy and allows students to enter the workforce directly after passing the national licensing examination. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $11,037 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 70 RESULT: A.A.S. Degree OBJECTIVE: Take National PTA Licensing Examination CAREER OVERVIEW: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Provides physical therapy services under the guidance of a physical therapist. SALARY: $64,210/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Hospitals, outpatient therapy clinics, schools, nursing facilities, research laboratories, rehabilitation centers, and similar practice settings CLINICAL DUTIES: Work directly with patients to implement treatment plans and make any necessary modifications ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Record data related to patient treatment plans/progress RELATED JOBS: Physical therapist CORE INTERESTS: Helping and caring for others CORE SKILLS: Teamwork, one-on-one interaction, communication—ability to explain exercises and therapies to patients PERSONALITY TRAITS: Compassionate, confident, assertive, health-minded This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 35
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Respiratory Care DEGREE Respiratory Care A.A.S. 37
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Respiratory Care PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Respiratory Care A.A.S. degree prepares students to assume responsible positions as part of the healthcare team. Students receive specialized education in the areas of diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventative care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $10,610 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67 RESULT: A.A.S. Degree ACCREDITATION: Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) OBJECTIVE: Pass licensure exam and enter the workforce as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or transfer to complete bachelor’s degree CAREER OVERVIEW: Respiratory Therapist Cares for and treats patients with breathing disorders. SALARY: $77,500/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Hospitals, nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices RELATED JOBS: Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Sleep Study Specialist (RPSGT), Asthma Educator (AE-C), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) CLINICAL DUTIES: Perform diagnostic tests, evaluate patients, treat and monitor patients, perform CPR, draw arterial blood samples, ventilator management ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Supervise respiratory therapists, evaluate test findings, complete documentation on electronic medical records CORE INTERESTS: Helping others, working as part of a healthcare team, working with complex life support equipment CORE SKILLS: Attention to detail, monitoring, active listening, critical thinking, active learning, decision making, mechanically inclined PERSONALITY TRAITS: Detail focused, empathetic, outgoing This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 39
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Surgical Technology DEGREE Surgical Technology A.A.S. 41
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Surgical Technology PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Surgical Technology A.A.S. degree provides students with a foundation in the sciences and in the principles and practices of the surgical technologist’s roles during the phases of surgery. ESTIMATED TUITION & FEES: $9,500 TIME TO COMPLETION: 2 Years NUMBER OF CREDITS: 60 RESULT: A.A.S. Degree ACCREDITATION: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) OBJECTIVE: Enter workforce as a surgical technologist or transfer to complete bachelor’s degree CAREER OVERVIEW: Surgical Technologist Surgical technologists support the work of the surgeon and the operating room team during diagnostic and surgical procedures. They are experts in infection control, sterile technique, and surgical instruments. They prepare the operating room, maintain the sterile environment, and provide assistance to other members of the surgical team. SALARY: $56,160/yr in Maryland PRACTICE SETTINGS: Hospitals, outpatient care centers, physicians’ offices RELATED JOBS: Product representative, endoscopy center tech, plastic surgery center tech, same day surgery center tech, central sterile processing manager CLINICAL DUTIES: Anticipate the surgical progression, prepare instruments and supplies, monitor and maintain sterile technique, monitor medications and supplies on the sterile field ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: Verify availability of surgical equipment, prepare operating room equipment, coordinate additional equipment, apply ethical and legal practices CORE INTERESTS: Assisting others, working as part of a healthcare team, patient safety CORE SKILLS: Attention to detail, monitoring, active listening and learning, critical thinking, decision making PERSONALITY TRAITS: Adheres to guidelines, calm, caring, active listener, accepts guidance and evaluations This is a selective admissions program. See page 44 for more information. 43
Health Sciences Admissions Approved Admissions Programs Health and Exercise Science • Medical Assistant Requires meeting with the program manager and/or the advising team for approval to enroll in program-specific coursework. Selective Admissions Programs Nursing • Physical Therapist Assistant • Respiratory Care • Surgical Technology Requires completion of pre-requisite coursework to be eligible to apply. Some programs also require TEAS exam and/or job shadowing. Interested students must complete the application process and meet qualifications to be eligible for admission. Selective Admissions Coordinator Abby Sines [email protected] 240.629.7950 Health Sciences Programs Advisors Aliya Merhi [email protected] 301.846.2473 Amber Tobery [email protected] 240.629.7967 Learn More: frederick.edu/health-sciences Campus Tours frederick.edu/campustours Admissions frederick.edu/admissions Jefferson Hall [email protected] 301.624.2716 Financial Aid frederick.edu/finaid Jefferson Hall [email protected] 301.846.2620 Testing Center frederick.edu/testing Linganore Hall [email protected] 301.846.2522 Submitting Transcripts Jefferson Hall [email protected] 301.846.2431 Bookstore bookstore.frederick.edu Student Center [email protected] 301.846.2463 Resources
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