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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. This course has been expanded to include more skills practice
and hands-on experience.
Recommended Course
CNS 214 CompTIA A+
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification preparation through
a four course series in partnership with Hagerstown Community College.
Courses are offered in a blended learning format to provide flexibility in
earning your CCNA certification. Courses are consecutive and must be
completed in order. Courses 1 & 2 are offered in the fall semester, courses 3
& 4 are offered in the spring semester. Students must have A+ or equivalent
experience either in class or work. Most class lessons, materials, and labs
are accessed via the web, however, students and instructor will interact
at scheduled times via online classroom and will be required to attend
2 Saturday meetings. Meeting dates and times will be scheduled by the
instructor and enrollees. Students must have a personal computer and
Internet access to complete online assignments and exams. Each course must
be completed successfully in order to enroll in the next level course. Offered
in conjunction with the Cisco Networking Academy.
Recommended Courses
CCO 110 CCNA: Networking I
CCO 111 CCNA: Networking II
CCO 112 CCNA: Networking III
CCO 113 CCNA: Networking IV
* Noncredit courses. Fee structure for the above courses is subject to change.
Consult the current Continuing Education class schedule. Courses not eligible for financial aid.
Radio Frequency Technician
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Prepares students with the essential knowledge on communications-based
networks and systems in order to become Radio Frequency (RF) technicians
whose primary duties include the installation, maintenance upgrade, and
testing of RF systems, such as wireless Internet access points, cellular antennas,
and satellite systems. Provides the foundation for familiarity with electronics,
computing, networking, and wireless technologies. This LOR prepares students
for BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) Technician
certification and National Association of Radio and Telecommunications
Engineers (NARTE) Wireless System Installers certification.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CIS 111k Practical Structured Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 116F Computer Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
CIS 210 Data Communications and Networking . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 224 Wireless Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
10
Mathematics
Students interested in pursuing a major in mathematics should choose the
A.S. STEM Option where they will be able to tailor their degree to the transfer
institution of their choice. Students should consult an advisor and ARTSYS
before determining their course selections.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/Medical Assistant
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Designed to prepare students for work as entry-level assistants who perform
administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings such as
physicians' offices, clinics, and group practices. Admission is restricted to
students who have maintained a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses.
Students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all courses (excluding
General Education courses) to graduate from the program.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social Science (GenEd Course List) (HS 102 recommended) . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Communications (GenEd Course List) (CMSP 105 recommended) . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . 3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
CIS 101 Information Systems and Technology . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies this requirement)
. . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
BU 273 Business Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 101 Foundations of Medical Assisting I . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 102 Foundations of Medical Assisting II . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 104 Medical Assisting Clinical I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
MDA 109 Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 110 Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 115 Phlebotomy Skills or
MDA 112 Medical Administrative Office Applications . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 201 Medical Assisting Laboratory Procedures . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 202 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 204 Medical Assisting Clinical II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
MDA 216 Medical Coding Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 218 Insurance Billing and Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 220 Electronic Health Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MDA 222 Introduction to Federal Healthcare Programs and Laws . . .
3
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