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Oral Radiography with Clinical

This course helps further students’ dental assisting careers by preparing them

to sit for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety exam and is approved by the

Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Completion of the three-hour,

hands-on clinical practicum must be completed at either students’ place of

employment or at the Maryland State Dental Association.

Required Course/s

CAH 521 Oral Radiography with Clinical

Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Students must either be working as a dental assistant or have proof of

successful completion of a basic dental assisting course.

Co-requisite: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card

or register for SAF157: CPR Basic Life Support

Oral Radiography

This course helps further students' dental assisting careers by introducing them

to oral radiography fundamentals and prepares them to sit for the DANB Radiation

Health and Safety exam. The course is approved by the Maryland State Board of

Dental Examiners.

Required Course/s

CAH 522 Oral Radiography

Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Students must be working as a dental assistant or have proof of successful

completion of a basic dental assisting course. Student's dental employer must

be willing to oversee clinical requirements at their place of employment.

Co-requisites: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card

or register for SAF157: CPR Basic Life Support

Medical Billing & Coding

AAPC Medical Billing

This series of courses prepares students for the AAPC Certified Professional Biller

(CPB) certification exam. Learn how medical billers maintain all aspects of the

revenue cycle, the nuances of payer requirements, and how to maximize provider

reimbursement through sound billing practices.

Required Course/s

ONL 401 Medical Terminology: AWord Association Approach

CAH 251 Medical Billing AAPC Certified Professional Biller

AAPC Medical Coding

This series of courses prepares students for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder

(CPC) certification exam. Learn about medical terminology and how to use the

coding manuals for CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS to describe and document medical

services.

Required Course/s

ONL 401 Medical Terminology: AWord Association Approach

ONL 526 Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology

CAH 250 Medical Coding for the Physician’s Office - AAPC

Patient Care Technician

This course teaches Certified Nursing Assistants to perform 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.

Required Course/s

CAH 487 Patient Care Technician/Advanced Patient Care

Phlebotomy Technician

This series of courses teaches students about all aspects related to blood

collection and provides comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures

completely and safely.

Required Course/s

CAH 145 Foundation for Healthcare Careers

ADE 625 Bridge to Careers - Healthcare

CAH 156 Phlebotomy 1

CAH 157 Phlebotomy 2

CAH 158 Phlebotomy Technician Clinical

Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Placement into ENGL75; ESOL72 or ESOL 100 or Floor score of 52 (Classic) or

237 (Next Gen); or 102 LOEP

Co-requisites: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card

or register for SAF157: CPR Basic Life Support

Sterile Processing Technician

This series of courses teaches students to become competent sterile processing

technicians and prepare for industry certification. Series covers anatomy and

physiology, microbiology, instrument identification, handling and preparation,

safety standards, cleaning, decontamination and disinfection, infection control,

sterile storage and distribution, inventory management, documentations and

ethics and standards.

Required Course/s

CAH 145 Foundation for Healthcare Careers

ADE 625 Bridge to Careers - Healthcare

CAH 333 Sterile Processing Technician Training

Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Placement into ENGL75; ESOL72 or ESOL 100 or Floor score of 52 (Classic) or

237 (Next Gen); or 102 LOEP

Co-requisites: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card

or register for SAF157: CPR Basic Life Support