FCC Academic Catalog 2016-2017

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2016/2017 fcc catalog
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing program has been suspended and is under review.
Students interested in the field of Nursing should contact the Counseling &
Advising office to attend an Allied Health Information Session or to meet with
an advisor.
Certified Nursing Assistant *
(Continuing Education)
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant in three
to six months. Learn about 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 skills, which must be passed prior to
starting the clinical sessions.
Prerequisites; EN 52 or ESL 72 placement. A current American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card must be obtained prior the Clinical
Practicum. Other requirements: evidence of negative TB tests or chest X-ray,
proof of immunization, and physical examination. Students are required
to undergo a background investigation and fingerprinting. All testing and
background/fingerprinting fees are included. Students must register for CAH
143, CAH 144 and CNA part 1, CNA part 2 and CNA clinical.
Course Requirement
CAH 144 Introduction to Health Care Careers
CAH 143 Introduction to Allied Health Skills
CAH 132 Certified Nursing Assistant Part I
CAH 133 Certified Nursing Assistant Part II
CAH 114 Clinical Practicum
Students must successfully complete assessment testing at the Testing Center
prior to registration and successfully complete prerequisites: Introduction to
Health Care Careers (CAH144) and Introduction to Allied Health Skills (CAH143).
* 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.
Health Care andWellness Careers *
(Continuing Education)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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.
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).
Pharmacy Technician (Continuing Education)
Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, pharmacy technicians
assist with dispensing prescription medication in retail pharmacies and hospitals.
Responsibilities include accepting information from customers or health
professionals, as well as preparing, packaging and labeling medicine, processing
payments, answering patient questions and coordinating patient discussions with
a pharmacist as needed.
In addition to receiving a Frederick Community College Certificate of Completion,
students are prepared for National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam.
Students will undergo a background check prior to clinical.
Course Requirements
To Be Updated Fall 2016
Contact: Danielle Stoffer 240-629-7904
Phlebotomy Technician * (Continuing Education)
Phlebotomy technicians work in physician’s offices, hospitals, clinical labs, and
blood donation sites. Students will learn all aspects related to blood collection and
develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Our
program offers clinical practice with experienced phlebotomists at local health
care facilities to give you hands-on experience. This program prepares you to take
several national certification exams.
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.
Other requirements: evidence of negative TB tests or chest X-ray and physical
examination with current immunizations, background check and fingerprinting.
Course Requirement
CAH144 Introduction to Health Care Careers
CAH143 Introduction to Allied Health Skills
CAH 483 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation 1: Theoretical Applications
CAH 484 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation 2: Practical Applications
CAH 466 Phlebotomy Technician Clinical
Students must successfully complete assessment testing at the Testing Center
prior to registration and successfully complete prerequisites: Introduction to Health
Care Careers (CAH144) and Introduction to Allied Health Skills (CAH143). Students
will undergo a background check prior to clinical.
*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.