Enhance your career and explore new opportunities in one of 18 non-credit continuing education and workforce training programs at the Mount Airy College Center for Health Care Education. Many courses serve as preparation for national licensure examinations or for state certifications, or provide skills for entry-level career training.
Just like credit courses offered at the center, these non-credit programs are sponsored by Carroll, Frederick, or Howard Community College.
Non-Credit Courses Spring 2013
ACLS
*NEW* Non-Credit Courses Summer 2013
CNA:
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory and Clinical
Medicine Aide:
Medicine Aide Training
Medicine Aide Update
CPR:
CPR: Health Care Provider
CPR: Health Care Provider Renewal
Dental:
Introduction to Dental Assisting
Oral Radiography
Oral Radiography Clinical
General:
Medical Terminology for Health Careers
Health Information Technology:
Medical Coding for the Physician's Office - AAPC
Nursing:
Nurse Refresher Pt. II: Clinical
Nurse Refresher Pt. I: Theory
Nursing Assistant Instructor Training
IV Therapy:
Principles & Practices of IV Therapy
Advanced Principles and Practices of IV Therapy
For information on how to enroll, click here.
If you have specific questions, contact:
Carroll Community College, Continuing Education & Training Office: 410-386-8100, cet@carrollcc.edu
Frederick Community College, Continuing Education Allied Health Programs: 240-629-7904, CEAlliedHealth@frederick.edu
Howard Community College, Continuing Education and Workforce Development: 443-518-1700, continuingeducation@howardcc.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This course provides learning experiences for nurses who have been out of the workplace and who are planning on returning to work. Topics include treatment modalities, diagnostic measures, pathophysiological alterations, and current trends and issues in professional nursing. Combined with the clinical portion, this course meets the Maryland Board of Nursing requirements to reactivate your license. Criminal Background checks and drug testing at an additional cost are required for the clinical portion. Information will be distributed at first class session.
Cost: $970 (Tuition $550, Fees $420, includes book)
Date/Time: Mon & Wed, 3/4/13 – 6/5/13, 6:00 PM – 9:45 PM (no class 3/25, 3/27, 5/27)
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Room #114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
NRS419 A3M
MAH105
XH 927 Q1026
Nurse Refresher Pt. II: Clinical
Build upon the skills and knowledge covered in Part I. This course, approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, includes the following topics: managing patient care, documentation, medication administration, emergency procedures, evaluation of patient care and team member responsibilities. A session in our state-of-the-art simulation lab is also included. Criminal background checks and drug testing, at an additional cost, are required at least 30 days prior to the start of this training. Current inactive MD license required prior to clinical.
Cost: $890 (Tuition $565, Fees $325)
Date/Time: Mon, Wed & Sat, 6/8/13 – 7/13/13 Mon. & Wed. 6:30 PM – 10:45 PM Sat, 6/8, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, all other Saturdays 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM (no class 7/3 and 7/6)
Location: Carroll Hospital Center
Course numbers (use your college's course number to register):
NRS420 A4MP
MAH106
XH 928 Q1034
This course uses American Heart Association guidelines to provide a systematic approach to dealing with a cardiopulmonary emergency or sudden death. Includes, but not limited to, myocardial infarction, respiratory arrest with a pulse, witnessed VF adult cardiac arrest, airways management and testing, mega VF:refractory VF/pulseless VT, pulseless electrical activity, strip recognition and testing, asystole, bradycardia, unstable tachycardia-cardioversion, and stable tachycardia. Money collected for this course does not represent income for the American Heart Association. Enrollment deadline is one week prior to course start date. 16 total hours.
Cost: $295 (Tuition $200, Fees $95, includes book) Date/Time: Fri. & Sat., 6/7/13 & 6/8/13, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Room #114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE244-A4
SAF105
XH 180 Q1033
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory and Clinical
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you are on the front lines of patient care and provide services that are critical to daily operations in healthcare settings. This course, approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), provides training in anatomy and physiology, life span development, infection control, taking vital signs, and a number of patient care skills. There is a strong focus on care of the elderly and chronic care. To increase employment opportunities in a wide variety of healthcare settings, the program has been expanded to also focus on acute care and to add more depth to the topics of home care, mental health, professionalism, cultural competence, and legal and ethical issues in healthcare. New areas of study include pediatrics, bariatrics, pre- and postnatal care. The supervised clinical experience takes place in a regional nursing home. You must successfully complete both Theory and Clinical sections through Mount Airy College Center in order to receive certification. Program requirements: You must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, a social security card, complete immunizations and titre tests (reviewed in class), and must pass a criminal background check. During the first class, you must pass basic reading and math exams. Students who do not pass the reading and math exams cannot continue and will receive a full refund. You must bring a credit or debit card to be used for criminal background pre-check for clinical placement ($49.50) and social security card to first class. Additional costs: immunization and titre tests ($150 - $300), MBON registry ($20) and full criminal background check ($57). Also required: blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, uniform, white shoes, and watch with second hand. When you complete the CNA course, you will be well-prepared and eligible to take the State Geriatric Examination to become a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA). The GNA Exam fee is $95. 14.5 CEU's. No refunds five days prior to class starting.
Must register for both Theory and Clinical at the same time.
Cost: $1,500 (Tuition: $835; Fees: $665); includes text
Theory
Date/Time: Mon., Wed. & Fri., Jun. 24 - Jul. 29, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Aug. 16, 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-232-A4
MAH 100 #7822
XH-651 Z1046
Clinical
Date/Time: Mon., Wed. & Fri., Jul. 31 - Aug.14, first session 8:00 - 11:00 AM, all other sessions 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (7 sessions)
Location: Local Clinical Facilities
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-233-A1
MAH 101 #5147
XH-652 Z1047
Medicine Aide Training
This Maryland Board of Nursing approved course prepares persons working as Geriatric Nursing Assistants for the safe preparation, administration, and charting of routine medicines. Requires study time outside class and includes tests which the student must pass prior to starting the clinical experience. Prerequisites: Students must take the college reading and math placement tests, have a minimum of one year full-time current employment as a geriatric nursing assistant, submit a letter of recommendation from their DON, provide a copy of a current, active CNA/GNA certification and negative TB test/Chest Xray within the last year, and proof of Hepatitis B immunity or sign a waiver.
Cost: $873 (Tuition: $673, Fees: $200); includes text
Date/Time: Tue. & Thu. Jul. 2 - Aug. 15; Tue. 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM; Thu. plus Aug. 13, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM; and Aug. 15 9:00 - 11:00 AM (13 sessions; no class 7/4)
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 114 and Local Clinical Facilities
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-588-A1MP
MAH 110 #5148
XH-925 Q1037
Meets the Maryland Board of Nursing renewal requirements for the Certified Medicine Aide. Designed to keep the practicing CMA informed and updated regarding new medications, non-parenteral drug administration, policies and practices, and medications needed by geriatric clients. Emphasis is on new drug therapies and the role of the medicine aide in providing safe and competent care. Upon registration, students must submit a copy of their current CNA/GNA certification, proof of successful completion of their initial CMA training course in Maryland, and must verify current CNA practice of at least 16 hours within the last 2 years, must verify active practice as a CNA/GNA/CMA in a licensed nursing home for at least 8 hours within the last 2 years, and must verify active practice as a CMA for 100 hours within the last two years. Verification can be provided by the employer on facility letterhead. Please note: The Maryland Board of Nursing requires that this update must be completed no more than 90 days before the expiration of the CNA/GNA/CMA certification.
Cost: $89 (Tuition: $75 Fees: $14)
Date/Time: Sat., May 11, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 105
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-120-A4MP
MAH 111 #7825
XH-926 Q1035
CPR: Health Care Provider
Using the American Heart Association guidelines, this course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. Includes ventilation with a barrier device, bag-valve mask device, oxygen, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to relieve foreign body airway obstruction. Intended for participants who work in a health care setting and are required to take a Health Care Provider course for their employment. Course completion card is issued for all participants in a Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider course who successfully complete the written examination and demonstration.
Cost: $54 (Tuition $43, Fees $11)
Date/Time: Fri., May 17, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 115
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-227-B4
SAF 112 #7829
XH-922 Q1040
Date/Time: Fri., Jun. 14, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 115
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-227-C4
SAF 112 #7830
XH-922 Q1041
Date/Time: Fri., Jul. 19, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 115
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-227-A1
SAF 112 #5154
XH-922 Q1042
CPR: Health Care Provider Renewal
Designed to upgrade the current Health Care Provider to the latest American Heart Association guidelines. New information is provided on ventilation with an automated external defibrillator and barrier device, bag-valve mask device, and oxygen. You must present current AHA Health Care Provider BLS/CPR card at the beginning of class, which cannot be more than 1 month past the recommended renewal date, and must have a student manual.
Cost: $54 (Tuition: $43 Fees: $11)
Date/Time: Fri., Jun. 21, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 115
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-228-B4P
SAF 155 #7831
XH-923 Q1043
Date/Time: Fri., Jul. 26, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 115
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-228-A1P
SAF 155 #5155
XH-923 Q1044
Introduction to Dental Assisting
You'll have entry level dental assisting job skills when you successfully complete this course, which is approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Course includes: terminology, anatomy, charting and medical history, instruments, four-handed dentistry, gypsum, acrylic, amalgam, cements, impression materials, oral hygiene, darkroom procedures, infection control, sterilization and OSHA regulations. Student must have earned a high school diploma or GED.
Cost: $835 (Tuition: $620, Fees: $215 includes text)
Date/Time: Thu., Jul. 11 - Aug. 29, 1:30 - 6:45 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-453-A1
MAH 150 #5150
XH110 Q1263
Oral Radiography
Further your dental assisting career and prepare to sit for the DANB Dental Radiation Health and Safety Certification Exam. Approved by the Maryland State Dental Association. Oral Radiography Clinical may take place at your place of employment or at MSDA. You must either be working as a dental assistant or have proof of successful completion of a basic dental assisting course. If not currently employed at a dental practice, you must register separately for Oral Radiography Clinical. Written documentation of immunization/immunity and negative TB test/chest x-ray completed by a physician/NP/PA must be submitted to the instructor by the 3rd session of this course. Course includes an online component; internet access required.
Cost: $575 (Tuition: $435, Fees: $140, includes text)
Date/Time: Tue., May 28 - Jul. 30, 6:45 - 10:00 PM
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-067-A4P
MAH 151 #7824
XH181 Q1260
Oral Radiography Clinical
Prepare to sit for the DANB Dental Radiation Health and Safety Certification Exam. Clinical practice (including full-mouth series and two bitewing x-rays) takes place at the Maryland State Dental Association training facility. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Oral Radiography.
Cost: $240 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $240)
Date/Time: Scheduled individually by instructor, Saturdays (Date/Time TBD)
Location: Maryland State Dental Association, Columbia, MD
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
XXZ-132-A4P
MAH 152 #5151
XE594 Q1261
Medical Terminology for Health Careers
Medical terminology is essential if you work with patient charts, case histories, insurance forms, court documents, etc. Learn proper medical terminology and how to define medical terms -- skills useful for medical and legal secretaries, court clerks, health insurance personnel, ward clerks, paramedics, and others in similar roles. This class is a prerequisite for Medical Coding for the Physician's Office – AAPC.
Cost: $365 (Tuition: $273, Fees: $92, includes text )
Date/Time: Sat., April 20 – June 29, 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (No class 5/25)
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 107
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-149-A4
MAH 130 #7823
XH134 Q1259
Medical Coding for the Physician's Office - AAPC
Prepare for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) national certification exam. Learn medical terminology and how to use the coding manuals for CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS to describe and document medical services. Cost includes first year's membership in AAPC, textbooks and certification testing. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology for Health Careers
Cost: $1,875 (Tuition: $1,160, Fees: $715, includes text)
Date/Time: Tue. & Sat., July 2 - Sep. 28; Tue., 5:30 - 9:45 PM and Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (No class 8/31)
Location: Mount Airy Health Care Center, Rm. 107
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-197-A1P
MAH 128 #5149
XH167 Q1262
Nurse Refresher Pt. II: Clinical
Build upon the skills and knowledge covered in Part I. This course, approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, includes the following topics: managing patient care, documentation, medication administration, emergency procedures, evaluation of patient care and team member responsibilities. A session in a state-of-the-art simulation lab is also included. Criminal background checks and drug testing, at an additional cost, are required at least 30 days prior to the start of this training. Current inactive MD license required prior to clinical.
Cost: $890 (Tuition: $565, Fees: $325)
Date/Time: Mon., Wed. & Sat., Jun. 8 - Jul.13; Sat., Jun. 8, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Mon. & Wed., 6:30 – 10:45 PM and all other Sat., 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM (No class 7/3 & 7/6)
Location: First session at Carroll Community College, Washington Road Campus, Rm. N209; All other sessions at local clinical sites
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
NRS-420-A4MP
MAH 105 #7577
XH-928 Q1034
Nurse Refresher Pt. I: Theory
This course provides learning experiences for nurses who have been out of the workplace and who are planning on returning to work. Topics include treatment modalities, diagnostic measures, pathophysiological alterations, and current trends and issues in professional nursing. Combined with the clinical portion, this course meets the Maryland Board of Nursing requirements to reactivate your license. Criminal Background checks and drug testing at an additional cost are required for the clinical portion. Information will be distributed at first class session.
Cost: $1,005 (Tuition: $550, Fees: $455, includes text)
Date/Time: Mon. & Wed., Jun. 10 - Sep. 4, first session 5:30 - 10:15 PM, all others 6:00- 9:45 PM (No class 9/2)
Location: Mount Airy Healthcare Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
NRS-419-A4M
MAH 105 #7826
XH-927 Q1036
Nursing Assistant Instructor Training
RNs are natural teachers and preparing the next generation of health care workers is a rewarding addition or extension to any nursing career. This course is designed to provide registered nurses with the tools and knowledge needed to instruct nursing assistant students. Topics include: adult learning principles, teaching and evaluation methodologies, course planning and implementation, teaching in the laboratory and clinical settings, and communication and teaching skills for a multi-cultural, multi-generational student population. Course participants will also learn how to prepare students to be successful on the Geriatric Nursing Assistant exam. This course meets the Maryland Board of Nursing requirements for the Train-the-Trainer course. Materials included.
Cost: $295 (Tuition: $110, Fees: $185)
Date/Time: Mon. - Wed., Jun. 3 - 5, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Healthcare Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
AHE-229-A4
MAH 140 #7828
XH-144 Z1045
Principles & Practices of IV Therapy
Don't be frustrated; be prepared when your patient needs an IV! Enhance your skills as a practicing nurse, IV tech, or EMT by taking this course from our expert on peripheral intravenous therapy and the care of the client requiring this therapy. Topics include: vein and device selection, venipuncture techniques, and basic care measures needed to provide quality care to the patient.
Cost: $112 (Tuition: $82, Fees: $30)
Date/Time: Sat., Jul. 13, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Healthcare Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
NRS-344-A1
MAH 118 #5152
XH-920 Q1038
Advanced Principles and Practices of IV Therapy
Build upon the principles of IV Therapy covered in Principles & Practices of IV Therapy. Designed for the RN to enhance practice with patients requiring advanced IV therapies. Topics include: practical application and troubleshooting skills for central lines; IV therapies in the elderly and pediatric population; TPN and blood administration. Prerequisite: Principles & Practices of IV Therapy
Cost: $112 (Tuition: $82, Fees: $30)
Date/Time: Sat., Jul. 20, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Mount Airy Healthcare Center, Rm. 114
Course numbers (use your home college’s course number to register):
NRS-335-A1P
MAH 119 #5153
XH-921 Q1039