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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Phlebotomy Technician
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.
Prerequisites: ENGL 75 (or EN 52) or ESOL 72 placement. Proof of being 18 years
or older at time of registration. A current American Heart Association Basic Life
Support CPR card obtained prior to the clinical practicum. Other requirements:
evidence of negative TB tests or chest X-ray, proof of immunizations, physical
examination. Students are required to undergo a background investigation
(included in fees). Students must register for CAH 145, CAH 154, CAH 155 and
CAH 466.
Course Requirements
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
CAH 154 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation 1: Theoretical Applications
CAH 155 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation 2: Practical Applications
CAH 466 Phlebotomy Technician Clinical
Sterile Processing Technician
This program prepare students to become competent sterile processing
technicians and prepares participants for the Certified Registered Central Service
Technician (CRCST) certification and offered by the International Association
of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). The 400 hour
externship prepares students for full CRCST IAHCSMM certification.
Prerequisites: ENGL 75 (or EN 52) or ESOL 72 placement. Provide proof of being 18
years of age or older at time of registration.
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 320 Sterile Processing Technician Training: Fundamentals
Hospitality, Culinary and
Tourism Institute
Culinary Skills
HCT112 Sanitation and Food Safety
Hospitality Management
HCT 102 Introduction to Hospitality Management
Computers & Technology
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.
Recommended Courses
ONL 350 Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
ONL 351 Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
ONL 352 Advanced CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA® Security+® is the primary course you need to take if your job
responsibilities include securing network services, devices, traffic, and your
organization as a whole, including the physical security elements and operational
security measures. It is also the main course you take to prepare for the CompTIA
Security+ Certification examination (SYO-501). Build on your knowledge and
professional experience with security fundamentals, networks, and organizational
security as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security
services on any type of computer network. Today’s job market demands
individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this
course can help you build your computer security skill set so you can confidently
perform your duties in any security-related professional role.
Recommended Courses
ONL 360 CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 1
ONL 361 CompTIA Security+ Certification Prep 2
Web Design and Programming
Design: Focusing on the look and feel of a website, instruction is based on
popular platforms including HTML and CSS.
Programming: Offering instruction on the most popular and widely used
programming languages shared across open source and Microsoft platforms
today. Course offerings applicable to both corporate and government
applications, include C#, Java and SQL.
Recommended Courses
ONL 101 Creating Web Pages
ONL 505 Creating Web Pages II
Makerspace
Gather, collaborate, invent, and learn in a Makerspace. FCC offers a hands-on,
creative DIY workshop for students and the community. Makerspace offers 3D
printers/scanners, a laser cutter, hardware supplies, shop tools, computer stations,
and 3D mechanical design software designed to fuel imaginations and inspire
creativity.
Recommended Courses
MKR 105 Discover 3D Printing
MKR 106 Explore Robotics with the Arduino
MKR 108 Makerspace Open Lab - 5 Hour
MKR 109 Motor Control Using the Arduino
MKR 110 Power On! Electronics Basics
MKR 111 Power On! Electronics Transistors and Chips
MKR 112 Solidworks: 3D Modeling and Engineering
MKR 113 The Inputs and Outputs of Physical Computing with Arduinos I
MKR 114 The Inputs and Outputs of Physical Computing with Arduinos II
Computer & Software Applications
Develop beginning, intermediate and advanced skills with computer applications
courses. Expert instructors provide essential tools, in-depth knowledge and
hands-on training in workshops featuring Microsoft Office and more.
Recommended Courses
CMS 259 Microsoft Foundation Series
CMS 277 Microsoft Word: Level 1
CMS 278 Microsoft Word: Level 2
CMS 283 Microsoft Excel: Level 1
CMS 281 Microsoft Excel: Level 2
Project Management
Whether you are an experienced project manager seeking advancement in your
career by earning the Project Management Professional certification or are just
considering entering the rapidly growing field of project management, you will
find what you need at FCC. Every profession has projects and all projects need
project managers! The combination of people skills and management techniques
taught will provide you with a variety of employment options and potential for
career growth.
Recommended Courses:
ONL 525 Project Management Fundamentals
ONL 524 Project Management Applications
Real Estate
Focus on Maryland Real Estate Commission requirements for real estate and home
inspection while preparing for the Maryland Real Estate licensing examination
and/or the National Home Inspector Examination in the FCC pre-licensure
courses.
Recommended Courses
CPD 323 Home Inspection Pre-Licensure
REA 203 Principles and Practices of Real Estate in Maryland
Veterinary Assistant
As a vital member of an animal care team, veterinary assistants support
veterinarians and veterinary technicians and often work in clinics and animal
hospitals.
Part I: Students will be introduced to veterinary office and hospital administrative
procedures, communication and client relations. Students also learn Veterinary
Pharmacy and Pharmacology, including filling medications, inventory control and
vaccinations and examination room procedures including small animal restraint,
and basic clinical procedures to include, medical history documentation, vital signs
recording, exam room grooming, dog and cat breed and gender recognition, basic
nutritional requirements and topical medication application.
Part 2: Students of the veterinary assistant course series will be introduced to small
animal nursing safety and care procedures, surgical preparation and assisting,
veterinary laboratory procedures and radiology and ultrasound imaging processes.
Students learn about quality nursing techniques and practices, the surgical
process, from instrument identification and preparation, anesthesia, pre/post
op care, and emergency and critical care. Students are introduced to Laboratory
procedures include blood, urine and fecal sample collection and testing
procedures and technique. Students review the vet assistant’s role in imaging
procedures, imaging safety, quality control, and equipment and image care and
maintenance.
In Veterinary Assistant Clinical students will gain hands-on experience and
observation opportunities in a clinical setting while completing a clinical rotation
at local veterinary clinics and hospitals, humane societies or animal shelters.
Students are required to successfully complete a skills checklist documenting
experience or observation in key areas of veterinary care and business operations
within the purview of the veterinary assistant role.
Prerequisites: Prior to registering for Veterinary Assistant courses, students are
required to either validate previous successful college courses (C or above in
reading and math) or test into EN75 (or EN52) and score a 64 or higher on the
elementary algebra math assessment. Students must be a minimum of 18 years
of age and have a high school diploma or GED®. The Veterinary Assistant training
program is eligible for the FCC payment plan.
Course Requirements
CAH 145 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
VET 130 Veterinary Assistant I
VET 131 Veterinary Assistant II
VET132 Veterinary Assistant Clinical
* Non-credit courses. Fee structure for the above courses is subject to change.
Consult the current Continuing Education class schedule. Courses not eligible for financial aid.