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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Continuing Education Course Descriptions
Accounting & Bookkeeping
ONL 223–Accounting Fundamentals
Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. If you’re interested
in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this
course is for you. You’ll learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as
how to analyze and record financial transactions. You’ll get hands-on experience
with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales
taxes, and various common banking activities. We’ll cover all the bases, from
writing checks to preparing an income statement and closing out accounts at the
end of each fiscal period. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your
business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting
basics for career advancement or for personal use, this course will give you a solid
foundation in financial matters.
ONL 224–Accounting Fundamentals II
While it is true that accounting professionals are scarce, those with corporate
accounting experience are even more rare. This course will build on the knowledge
you gained in the introductory accounting course to provide you with a solid
understanding of corporate accounting practices. In Accounting Fundamentals
II, you’ll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable,
plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses,
dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations. If you’re
interested in increasing your financial awareness and accountability while also
gaining a marketable skill, this is the course for you.
ONL 179 Introduction to QuickBooks 2014
Learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business efficiently with this
powerful accounting software program. You'll gain hands-on experience as you
learn how this well-designed accounting program can make it a snap to set up
a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices,
receipts, and statements; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; create
estimates; and generate reports.
ONL 178 Intermediate QuickBooks 2014
Take your Quickbooks 2014 skills to the next level! Discover how to manage
multiple company files, export and import list data, track discounts and credits,
enter and track mileage, create customer statements, assess finance charges on
overdue balances, and write-off past due balances. Designed for QuickBooks users
with a basic understanding while also serving as a follow up to Introduction to
QuickBooks.
ONL 192–Introduction to QuickBooks 2016
Gain control of your financial accounting using this powerful software program,
including how to create statements and invoices and track payables and
receivables. QuickBooks is designed for individuals needing a fully functional
accounting system that's also quick and easy to use. In just 12 lessons, students
will master the tools required to take control of their personal or business financial
accounting needs.
ONL 191–Intermediate QuickBooks 2016
Go beyond the basic features and learn how to use QuickBooks to its full
potential. This course helps you master QuickBooks’more advanced features and
applications, including managing multiple company files, exporting and importing
list data, making journal entries, managing inventory, monitoring discounts/
credits, and tracking business vehicle mileage. The course concludes with a
discussion on how to track loans and use the budgeting feature to better plan
and control your business. Whether you’re a small business owner, bookkeeper,
or accountant needing a QuickBooks refresher, this course will make you more
confident and secure in accounting for your business.
Trades & Vocational Training
See Building Trades course descriptions in Academic section on pages 114-115.
TRD 258–Introduction to Automotive Technology
This course will introduce students to the automotive service industry. The course
will familiarize students with the functions and operation of key components,
vehicle inspections, tool and part identification/use, and shop safety. Students will
also explore career paths and industry certifications. wStudents that successfully
complete this course will be able to participate in the associated externship.
TRD 259-Basic Automotive Mechanics-Externship
This 90 hour supervised, hands-on automotive repair externship will
expand on topics introduced in Introduction to Automotive Technology.
Individual experience will vary based on host’s location workload,
but a standard skills checklist will ensure all students meet the same
goals. T-shirts will be provided to wear during the externship.
TRD 123-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 instructed 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.
Early Childhood Development (CHI)
CHI 300–Child Growth and Development
This 45-hour certification course satisfies the child development portion of the
MSDE requirement for child care teachers and directors. Gain a broad overview of
major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive,
and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This course plus
a 45-hour course in either preschool or school age child care (totaling 90 hours),
or this course plus a 45-hour preschool course and 45-hour infant and toddler care
course (totaling 135 hours) is required to complete the certification for child care.
Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4.
CHI 301–Preschool Curriculum and Activities
This 45-hour certification course satisfies the curriculum portion of the MSDE
requirement for child care teachers and directors working with preschoolers.
Become prepared for a position in a child care center or preschool. Topics include
teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices
in early childhood education. This course plus the 45-hour Child Growth &
Development course is required to complete the 90-hour child care certification.
Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4.
CHI 302–School Age Child Care
This 45-hour certification course satisfies the curriculum portion of the MSDE
requirement for child care teachers, directors and coordinators working with
school age children. Gain the skills necessary to work in school age child care
programs. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and
methods for children ages 6-13. This course plus the 45-hour Child Growth &
Development course is required to complete the 90-hour child care certification.
Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4.
CHI 310–Child Care Administration
This 45-hour certification course satisfies the administrative training portion of the
MSDE requirement for child care center directors. This course prepares prospective
directors to administer and manage a child care center. Topics include state
requirements and compliance standards for physical facilities, licensing, insurance,
recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and
managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement.
This class is held in partnership with Howard Community College.
CHI 311–Infant and Toddler Care
This 45-hour certification course satisfies the curriculum portion of the MSDE
requirement for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working
with infants and toddlers, and also satisfies the 9-hour communication
skills requirement. Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build
communication skills to use with parents, co-workers, and the public. Topics
include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of
age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age three.
This course plus the 45-hour Child Growth & Development course and 45-hour
Preschool Curriculum and Activities course is required to complete the child care
certification. Aligns with MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4.
Healthcare andWellness Careers
CAH 145–Foundations for Healthcare Careers
This course introduces students to important healthcare concepts and professional
career development skills to prepare students for working in a healthcare
setting. Students are introduced to medical terminology, the current healthcare
system structure and essential concepts such as HIPAA, documentation and
medical records, patient rights, cultural competency, workplace professionalism,
healthcare ethics and legal responsibilities, environmental safety, infection control
and medical terminology. Communication skills are practiced with special focus on
customer service and interpersonal communication concepts. Students will also
gain professional development skills in successful resume and application writing,
interviewing, and gaining and maintaining employment.
Note: Students must successfully place into ENGL 75 (or EN 52) or ESOL 72 before
enrolling in this course. This course is the required prerequisite to the Certified
Nursing Assistant, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Technician,
and Sterile Processing Technician Programs.
CAH 132–Certified Nursing Assistant Part I
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.
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 250–Medical Coding for the Physician's Office-AAPC
Prepare for the AAPC national certification exam. Learn medical terminology
and how to use the coding manuals for CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS to describe and
document medical services. Cost includes first year’s membership in AAPC, and
Certified Professional Coder (CPT) certification exam. The certification exam will be
scheduled approximately 2 weeks following the last class.
CAH 251–Medical Billing AAPC Certified Professional Biller
Prepare for the AAPC Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification exam.
Students will learn how medical billers with maintain all aspects of the revenue
cycle, the nuances of payer requirements, and how to maximize healthcare
provider reimbursement through sound billing practices. Fees include first year's
membership in AAPC and Certified Professional Biller (CPB) certification exam. The
certification exam will be scheduled approximately 3 weeks following the
last class.
CAH 438–Expanded Functions-General Chairside
Advance your dental assistant training with this Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners-approved course. You must have experience in a dental office and
working knowledge of oral anatomy, dental terminology and infection control.
Oral Radiology certification is preferred, but not mandatory. Successful completion
prepares you for the Maryland General Dental Assisting Expanded Functions
(MDG) exam administered by DANB. Students spend classroom hours engaging in
both theory and hands-on lab and clinical practices.
CAH 487–Patient Care Technician/Advanced Patient Care
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.
CAH 439 Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
Dental assistants serve as an integral member of the dental professional team
working with the dentist chairside, in the dental lab and in the business office.
This course introduces students to all aspects of entry-level dental assisting
knowledge and skills and prepares students for the Dental Association National
Board National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) Certification Exam. Topics
include: dental terminology, roles of the dental assistant and dental team, legal
and ethical responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, dental care delivery including
oral health and hygiene, prevention, clinical dentistry, chairside assisting, charting,
instruments and accessories, dental lab materials and procedures, infection
control, sterilization and OSHA regulations. Oral radiography is introduced in
preparation for Oral Radiography class. This hands-on course provides practice on
equipment in a dental lab setting.
CAH 496 Oral Radiography with Clinincal
Further your dental assisting career and prepare to sit for the DANB Radiation
Health and Safety exam. This course is approved by the Maryland State Board
of Dental Examiners. Completion of a three-hour, hands-on clinical practicum is
required. You may complete your clinical at your place of employment or at the
Maryland State Dental Association. Course includes an online component; internet
access required. Register for this section if you will be completing your clinical
requirements at the Maryland State Dental Association. Clinical session scheduled
individually at a date/time mutually convenient to student and instructor.
Prerequisite: You must either be working as a dental assistant or have proof of
successful completion of a basic dental assisting course.
CAH497 Oral Radiography
Further your dental assisting career and prepare to sit for the DANB Radiation
Health and Safety exam. This course is approved by the Maryland State Board
of Dental Examiners. Completion of a three-hour, hands-on clinical practicum
is required. You may complete your clinical at your place of employment or at
the Maryland State Dental Association. Course includes an online component;
internet access required. Register for this section if you are currently employed as
a dental assistant and will be completing your clinical requirements at your place
of employment. Prerequisite: You must be employed as a dental assistant and
employer must be willing to oversee clinical requirements at place of employment.