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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Learn essential skills and become proficient with the latest accounting software.
Course content includes adjusting book entries, correction of accounting
errors, basic book and tax depreciation, basic payroll and inventory accounting
management. Specific classes also focus on necessary skills and information to
start, operate and expand a business, as well as QuickBooks, financial planning,
and tax issues.
Recommended Courses
ONL 223 Accounting Fundamentals
ONL 224 Accounting Fundamentals II
ONL 179 Introduction to QuickBooks 2014
ONL 178 Intermediate QuickBooks 2014
ONL 192 Introduction to QuickBooks 2016
ONL 191 Intermediate QuickBooks 2016
Trades & Vocational Training
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Prepare for entry-level employment and apprenticeships in the heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry by acquiring essential knowledge
including HVAC fundamentals, common electrical controls for equipment, and
successful troubleshooting of air conditioning and heating appliances.
Recommended Courses
HVC 121 Fundamentals of HVACR
HVC 126 Controls for HVACR
HVC 128 HVAC Installation & Troubleshooting
HVC 127 Fossil Fuels & Hydronic Heating
Welding
Prepare for entry-level employment and apprenticeships in the welding industry
by acquiring essential knowledge including:
• Applications and differences of multiple welding methods
• Welding safety guidelines
• Oxy-fuel torch and plasma cutter metal cutting
Recommended Courses
WLD 160 Introduction to Welding
WLD 161 Advanced Welding: SMAW
WLD 169 Advanced Welding: GTAW
WLD 171 Advanced Welding: GMAW
WLD 170 Advanced Welding: SMAW 4G
WLD 165 Welding Symbols & Blueprint Reading
Continuing Education Programs of Study
Industrial Maintenace Program
Recommended Courses
TRD123 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
During this course, students are introduced to the essential skills and
knowledge necessary to support facility and equipment maintenance. Tools,
electrical controls, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance. This
class is instrructed in a tactile learning environment, where students will have
hands-on practice. In addition, the classwork covers Workplace Excellence, a
curriculum design to help students understand and deliver what employers
want in an employee and to prepare for success in the workplace.
TRD199 Variable Frequency Drive Motors
This course introduces students to Variable Frequency Drive components and
operation. Topics will include troubleshooting techniques and programing
overview.
TRD202 Welding:GTAW (TIG)
This course provides students with an overview of GTAW welding equipment
and procedures. Students will learn how to perform successful welds on light
gauge metal. This course is intended for individuals who are familiar with
construction or building maintenance tools and processes.
TRD203 Welding: GMAW (MIG)
This course will provide students with an overview of GMAW welding
equipment and procedures. Students will learn how to perform successful
welds on light gauge metal. This course is intended for individuals who are
familiar with construction or building maintenance tools and processes.
TRD204 Advanced Industrial Electrical Controls
Covers systems and components commonly used in motor and automated
control systems. Hands-on demonstration of troubleshooting techniques and
procedures will be introduced during the course. Interested students should
have a basic understanding of electrical control systems and diagram reading.
Automotive Technology
Enter the field by developing a working knowledge of vehicle operations and
maintenance. Become familiar with key functions, critical components, tools and
parts identification and use, as well as workplace safety guidelines. Understand
service technician tasks and responsibilities while acquiring the knowledge and
skills to assist experienced mechanics with repairs and maintenance.
Recommended Courses
TRD 258 Introduction to Automotive Technology
TRD 259 Basic Automotive Mechanics Externship
Electrical
The electrical program prepares students for entry-level electrical positions and
apprenticeships. Students acquire practical skills in residential and commercial
circuitry, cable installation and termination, and conduit bending as well as the
ability to navigate and apply the National Electrical Code.
Recommended Courses
ELC 167 Fundamentals of Structural Wiring
ELC 168 Residential Electric
ELC 166 Commercial Electric
ELC 169 Specialized Systems
Non-credit courses. Fee structure for courses is subject to change. Consult the current Continuing Education class schedule located at
Courses not eligible for federal financial aid.
Early Childhood Development
Child Care
Learn to work effectively with young children by understanding the basic growth
and developmental principles including social, emotional, physical and intellectual
developmental stages. Discover materials and methods used to create activities
for young children that advance physical, cognitive, communicative, creative and
social skills. Examine the normal stage of child development, health, feeding, play,
rest, abuse, as well as appropriate activities for socialization, positive guidance
techniques, and skills to enhance parent/caregiver communication.
Child Care Certificates
Child Care Teacher Infant/Toddler:
• CHI 300 Child Growth and Development (online),
• CHI 301 Preschool Curriculum & Activities (online) and
• CHI 311 Infant and Toddler Care (online)
Child Care Teacher Preschool:
• CHI 300 Child Growth and Development (online) and
• CHI 301 Preschool Curriculum & Activities (online)
Child Care Teacher School Age:
• CHI 300 Child Growth and Development (online) and
• CHI 302 School Age Child Care (online)
Child Care Director Teacher:
• One of the above certificates plus
• CHI 310 Child Care Administration (online)
Healthcare andWellness Careers
Certified Nursing Assistant
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: ENGL 75 (or EN 52) or ESOL 72 placement. Proof of being 16 years
or older at time of registration. A current American Heart Association Basic
Life Support 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, drug testing, and fingerprinting (included in fees).
Course Requirements
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
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: Foundations for
Healthcare Careers (CAH 145).
Dental Assistant
Debuting in a brand new Dental Lab in 2018, the FCC Dental Assistant Training
Program is designed to prepare individuals to become productive members of
dental teams as professional dental assistants. The FCC program is developed
using the guidelines, standards and requirements of the Dental Assisting National
Board (DANB) in preparation for the National Entry Level Dental Assisting (NELDA)
Certification. The Oral Radiography course is approved by the Maryland State
Board of Dental Examiners and prepares students for the DANB Radiation Health
and Safety Exam (RHS).
Corequisite: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card or
SAF 157- CPR Basic Life Support.
Course Requirements
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
CAH 439 Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
CAH 496 Oral Radiography with Clincal, or
CAH 497 Oral Radiography
CAH 438 Expanded Functions- General Chairside
Medical Billing/Coding
This course series prepares students for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder
(CPC) and/or the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) national exam, which is
included in the program. Students learn medical terminology and how to use the
coding manuals for CPT ICD10 and HCPCS to describe and document medical
services.
Recommended Courses
ONL 401 Medical Terminology Online
ONL 526 Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology
CAH 250 Medical Coding for the Physician's Office - AAPC
CAH 251 Medical Billing AAPC Certified Professional Biller
Patient Care Technician/Advanced Patient Care
This course is designed for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to learn more
advanced care skills within the CNA scope of practice or work as a Patient Care
Technician in hospitals or other healthcare settings. Students will learn advanced
skills for complex care settings and situations including : sterile technique,
phlebotomy, EKG, glucose monitoring, enteral nutrition, respiratory care, IV
therapy, advanced wound care, urinary catheterization, pre/post surgical care and
pediatric patient care.
Recommended Courses
CAH 487 Patient Care Technican/ Advanced Patient Care