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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
CAH 522 - 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.
ONL 401 - Medical Terminology: AWord Association Approach
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms
are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of
non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are
provided as a learning tool. Engaging and interesting information is provided in
regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your
learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.
ONL 526 - Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Physiology
This course is designed to provide an overview of basic anatomy and
physiology to students preparing for the medical coding AAPC certification
class. The course begins with an explanation of the nature of matter and
principles of chemistry, cell anatomy and physiology and principles of
genetics. The anatomy and physiology of the 11 organ systems and their
structure and functions are introduced. Lessons include information about
specific disorders and conditions and recent advances in medicine.
VET 130 - Veterinary Assistant 1
Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians and are a
vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 1 of the veterinary assistant
course series 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.
VET 131 - Veterinary Assistant 2
Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians and
are a vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 2 of the veterinary
assistant course series students 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.