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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Medical Assistant
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Designed to prepare students for work as entry-level assistants who perform
administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings such as physicians'
offices, clinics, and group practices. Admission is restricted to students who have
maintained a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses. Students must maintain
a grade of “C” or better in all courses (excluding General Education courses) to
graduate from the program.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics (GenEd Course List) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social Science (GenEd Course List) 3
Arts & Humanities
Communications (GenEd Course List) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd Course List) 3
Interdisciplinary & Emergency Issues
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
Wellness Elective (GenEd Course List) 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 120 Business Communications 3
MEDA 101 Foundations of Medical Assisting I 3
MEDA 102 Foundations of Medical Assisting II 3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology 3
MEDA 112 Medical Administrative Office Applications or
MEDA 115 Phlebotomy Skills 3
MEDA 140 Medical Assisting Practicum I 1
MEDA 201 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills I 3
MEDA 202 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills II 3
MEDA 204 Medical Assisting Practicum II 2
MEDA 209 Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice 3
MEDA 216 Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding 3
MEDA 218 Insurance Billing and Reimbursement 3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records 3
MEDA 222 Federal Healthcare Programs and Laws 3
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Medical Assistant
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students in administrative and clinical medical procedures and provides a
foundation in the principles and practices of asepsis, initial patient contact, patient
care responsibilities, and patient education. Clinical duties include collecting and
performing various laboratory tests, administering medications, and performing
diagnostic procedures such as EKGs. Courses in medical software applications
and medical administrative and clinical internships are included in this certificate.
Students are engaged in classroom, hands-on and clinical learning environments.
Students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all MEDA courses. Graduates
will be qualified to take the national certification examination in medical assisting
offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Prospective students must apply for admission to the college through the
Welcome Desk, complete all placement tests through the Testing Center, send
official transcripts (if applicable) to the registrar, and arrange for an advising
appointment with the Medical Assistant Program Manager.
Courses in this program can be used to meet the elective requirements of the A.A.
degree in general studies.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
MEDA 101 Foundations of Medical Assisting I 3
MEDA 102 Foundations of Medical Assisting II 3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology 3
MEDA 112 Medical Administrative Office Applications or
MEDA 115 Phlebotomy Skills 3
MEDA 140 Medical Assisting Practicum I 1
MEDA 201 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills I 3
MEDA 202 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills II 3
MEDA 204 Medical Assisting Practicum II 2
MEDA 209 Pharmacology for Medical Office Practice 3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records 3
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Healthcare Practice Management
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students for work as a medical practice manager. Students must
receive a “C” or better in all MEDA courses.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 120 Business Communication 3
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology 3
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology 3
MEDA 112 Medical/Administrative Office Applications 3
MEDA 216 Diagnostic and Procedural Medical Coding 3
MEDA 218 Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement 3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records 3
Elective Any MEDA, BMGT, ACCT, or CMIS course 3
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Medical Scribe
Letter of Recognition (Career)
Introduces students to medical information management. The medical scribe
specializes in charting physician-patient encounters in real-time during medical
exams in a clinic, physician office, urgent care or emergency room.
Students must receive a “C” or better in all MEDA courses.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
MEDA 109 Medical Terminology 3
MEDA 112 Medical Administrative Office Applications 3
MEDA 220 Electronic Health Records 3
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Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Nuclear Medicine Technology A.A.S. degree
program has been discontinued.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
The Nuclear Medicine Technology certificate
program has been discontinued.
Certificate (Career)
Computed Tomography Certification
The certificate program is being discontinued and no new
students will be admitted into the program.
Certificate (Career)
Prepares students as entry-level CT technologists who are responsible for
operating sophisticated equipment, performing venipuncture, and monitoring
patient’s radiation dose. Computed Tomography Technologist (CT) uses x-rays
and a computer to acquire a set of data from multiple angles around the patient’s
body and produce high-resolution cross-sectional images, known as tomographic
slices. Innovations, including spiral/helical and multi-slice CT, mean that CT is a
rapid technique with many applications. Students pursuing post-primary pathway
certification in CT must hold primary pathway registration with the ARRT (or in
some cases, NMTCB) in an appropriate discipline and document completion of
specific clinical experience requirements or be currently enrolled in the Nuclear
Medicine Technology Program.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
NM 220 CT Principles & Instrumentation 3
NM 222 Cross-sectional Anatomy 3
NM 224 CT Protocols & Applications 3
NM 226 Computed Tomography Clinical Practicum 3
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Note: Students pursuing post-primary pathway certification in CT must hold
primary pathway registration with the ARRT (or in some cases, NMTCB) in an
appropriate discipline and document completion of specific clinical experience
requirements or be currently enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
Nursing
A.S. Degree (Career)
The program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, 4140
Patterson Avenue, Baltimore Maryland, 21215 410.585.1900). The program
is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing,
3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 404.975.5000).
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate is
eligible to take the examination for registered nurse licensure.
Graduates are prepared to give competent, safe nursing care to clients in
hospitals, nursing homes and other comparable health agencies under the
supervision of more experienced practitioners, and with experience and further
preparation, should be able to assume increasing responsibility in nursing. High
school preparation for the nursing program should include algebra, advanced
biology, chemistry and data processing. Enrollment in the nursing program is
limited by the availability of clinical facilities.
Admission to the program is competitive and, generally, priority is given to
residents of Frederick County. Applications for admission to the nursing program
should be completed by February 1 for the day option (fall admission) or
September 15 for the evening/weekend option (spring admission). This includes
applying for admission to the college through the Welcome Desk, completion of
placement tests and arranging an interview with the allied health advisor. Visit
for more information on the selective admissions process.
The associate degree nursing program is seldom completed in fewer than three
years by full-time students. Because of prerequisite courses and the demands of
clinical experiences and family responsibilities, most students will be enrolled
in the program for four years. Students who drop out for any reason may be
readmitted on a space available basis and should contact the director of nursing
education as soon as possible.
Information about tuition, fees and completion time may be obtained from the
Welcome Desk or the allied health advisor. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor
may prohibit students from taking the nursing licensure exam. Please see the
director of nursing education prior to enrolling as a nursing major to discuss
options. Students are required to obtain criminal background checks before
starting clinical coursework.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses in the nursing program.
If the student’s knowledge of biological and chemical principles is deficient, BSCI
55 (Preparation for Allied Health) will be required.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) (MATH 120 recommended)
(Check with an advisor or transfer institutions before selecting
a math elective) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
SOCY 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
EDPS 210 Human Growth & Development 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Communications Elective (COMM required) (GenEd course list) 3