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GG 201–Urban Social Geography (3)
• GenEd Social & Behavioral Sciences/Geography &
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/Multicultural
Issues & Perspectives; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Examining concepts of cities and how culture
interacts with urban landscapes.
Health Care andWellness
Careers
(Continuing Education/Noncredit)
CAH 132–Certified Nursing Assistant Part I:
AH Pre-Reqs, Intro and Skills and EN52 OR ESL99 OR
ESL72
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. Prerequisites:
Placement into EN52 or ESL99; current American
Heart Assn. Health Care Provider CPR card; CAH144
(Intro to Health Care Careers); CAH143 (Intro to Allied
Health Skills). Other Requirements: Must be at least
18 years of age; Proof of negative TB test or chest
X-ray; Physical Examination and proof of up-to-date
immunizations; proof of health insurance; undergo
background investigation and fingerprinting (fees
included in course fees).
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 143–Introduction to Allied Health Skills
This course is designed to introduce you to the basic
patient skills required as a health care professional.
You will learn basic anatomy and physiology, the
techniques of determining vital signs, blood pressure,
respiration, pulse, and patient communications. These
skills enable you to function more effectively as a
professional in a healthcare setting. Required course
for students entering Certified Nursing Assistant
Program or Phlebotomy Technician Program.
CAH 144–Introduction to Health Care Careers
This course is designed to help you gain the
knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively
in a learning environment and work productively in a
health care setting. You will learn basic competencies
of workplace professionalism, communication and
customer service, diversity, cultural competencies,
task prioritization, and documentation specific to
the health care environment. Required course for
students entering Certified Nursing Assistant Program
or Phlebotomy Technician Program.
CAH 244–Medical Billing and Coding Online
(with Medical Terminology starting summer 2016)
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-
growing careers in the healthcare industry today! The
need for professionals who understand how to code
healthcare services and procedures for third-party
insurance reimbursement is growing substantially.
Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-
term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical
therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all
depend on medical billing and coding for insurance
carrier reimbursement. This billing and coding
program delivers the skills students need to solve
insurance billing and coding problems. This course
is designed to prepare students to sit for various
national certification exams including those from the
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
and the American Health Information Association
(AHIMA). Prerequisite: Medical Terminology.
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.
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.
CAH 484–Phlebotomy Technician Preparation
II: Practical Applications 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. 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
SAF 112 CPR: Healthcare Provider
Using the American Heart Association guidelines,
this course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for
victims of all ages. Includes ventilation with a barrier
device, bag-valve mask device, oxygen, use of an
automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to
relieve foreign body airway obstruction. Intended for
participants who work in a health care setting and
are required to take a Health Care Provider course for
their employment. Course completion card is issued
for all participants in a Basic Life Support for Health
Care Provider course who successfully complete the
written examination and demonstration.
SAF 156 Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED
This Heartsaver, First Aid and AED course includes
adult CPR and is designed for the lay person and
first responder. The first aid section includes first aid
basics, medical emergencies, injury emergencies and
environmental emergencies applicable to all age
categories. The CPR section presents basic techniques
of Adult CPR, use of barrier devices during rescue
breathing, and how to use an automated external
defibrillator (AED).
Fee Disclaimer:
The American Heart Association strongly
promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses
and has developed instructional materials for this
purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course
does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any
fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of
fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent
income to AHA.