Mount Airy College Center for Health Care Education

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Mount Airy College Center
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The Mount Airy College Center, a
partnership between Carroll, Frederick
and Howard Community Colleges,
provides affordable health care
programs in a convenient location.
The state-of-the-art center offers credit
degree programs, non-credit health
care courses, certification preparation,
and continuing professional education
in a number of high-demand health
care occupations. All courses are
available to students from Carroll,
Frederick and Howard Counties at
in-county tuition rates.
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The courses on these pages are scheduled at the Mount Airy College Center for Health Care Education.
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you are
on the front lines of patient care and provide
critical services. This course, approved by
the Maryland Board of Nursing, provides the
training you need to effectively care for people
in a variety of health care settings. You must
successfully complete both Theory and Clinical
sections to receive your certification. Register
for both at the same time. To take the CNA
course, you must: be 18 years or older and have
a high school diploma or GED®, social security
number, complete immunizations (reviewed in
class), and pass a criminal background check.;
pass a basic reading exam before registering.
(Allow two hours to complete the test). Tests
must be completed a week prior to the class
start date; bring a credit or debit card and social
security number to first class. Expect additional
course costs (discussed on the first day of class)
for criminal background pre-check for clinical
placement, immunization and titer tests, Maryland Board of Nursing registry fee, full criminal
background check, and required materials
(stethoscope, uniform, and watch with second
hand). When you complete the CNA course,
you will be well-prepared and eligible to take
the State Geriatric Examination ($95 exam fee)
to become a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA).
A free GNA review class is offered to Mount Airy
College Center CNA students. You may register
after you have been notified that you passed the
reading test. Cost of $1,500 includes fees, books
and CPR certification. .
*To take the Reading Assessment test: Make
an appointment by calling the Carroll Community College Admissions Office at 410-3868430. When scheduling your appointment,
identify yourself as a Continuing Education
student and the course for which you are
taking the test(s).
Total Cost: $1,500 (includes $740 fees ); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Must register for both Theory and Clinical
at the same time.
Theory
Course #: AHE-232-A4P
Mon. & Wed., Apr. 28 - Jul.23, 6:00 - 10:15 PM (25
sessions; no class 5/26)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
Clinical
Course #: AHE-233-A4P
CPR
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.
Total Cost: $64 (includes $29 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-227-A4
Sat., Apr. 26, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-227-B4
Sun. & Sat., Jun. 7 - Jul. 13, first session 8:00 - 11:00 AM,
all others 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (7 sessions; no class 6/8, 6/21,
6/22, 7/5, 7/6)
Local Clinical Facilities
Sat., Jun. 28, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-227-A1
Sat., Jul. 26, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-227-B1
Medicine Aide Update
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.
Total Cost: $95 (includes $44 fees).
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-120-A4MP
Sat., May 3, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
Course #: AHE-120-A1MP
Sat., Aug. 9, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
Sat., Aug. 23, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
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. Student manuals
will not be provided.
Total Cost: $54 (includes $11 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-228-A4P
Sat., Apr. 12, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-228-B4P
Sat., May 17, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-228-C4P
Sat., Jun. 21, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-228-A1P
Sat., Jul. 19, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
Course #: AHE-228-B1P
Sat., Aug. 16, 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 105
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ACLS
Oral Radiography
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.
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 two-hour, hands-on clinical
practicum is required. You may complete your
clinical at your place of employment or you
must concurrently register for Oral Radiography
Clinical, which will take place at the Maryland
State Dental Association. A completed Student
Health Profile will be required by the 3rd class
session. Prerequisite: You must either be working
as a dental assistant or have proof of successful
completion of a basic dental assisting course.
Course includes an online component; internet
access required..
Total Cost: $295 (includes $95 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-244-A4
Fri. & Sat., Jun. 27 & 28, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (2 sessions)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
Dental
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. Prerequisite: Professional Preparation in Healthcare. Course includes an online
component: internet access required.
Total Cost: $845 (includes $245 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Total Cost: $585 (includes $170 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-067-A1MP
Tue., Jul. 8 - Sep.16, 6:00 - 9:15 PM (10 sessions;
no class 8/5)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
Oral Radiography Clinical
Prepare to sit for the DANB Radiation Health
and Safety exam. This two-hour, hands-on
clinical practicum (including full-mouth series
and two bitewing x-rays) takes place at the
Maryland State Dental Association training
facility in Columbia, MD. Students must be
concurrently enrolled in Oral Radiography.
Total Cost: $240 (includes $240 fees).
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: XXZ-132-A1P
Scheduled individually by instructor, Saturdays
(Date/Time TBD)
Maryland State Dental Association, Columbia, MD
Course #: AHE-453-A4P
Tue. & Thu., Jun. 3 - Jul.3, 1:00 - 5:15 PM (10 sessions)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
General
Professional Preparation in Healthcare
Learn the essentials of becoming successful as
a student and employee in today’s healthcare
systems. Topics include communication,
working well on teams, respecting and valuing
differences, and the importance of professionalism. Discuss the availability of healthcare
careers in the local region, marketing your skills
to potential employers, resumes, application
letters and how to prepare for interviews.
Total Cost: $80 (includes $40 fees).
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-196-A4
Tue. - Thu., May 27 - 29, 1:30 - 4:15 PM (3 sessions)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 108
Health Information
Technology
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 exam. The
certification exam will be scheduled 2 weeks
following the last class, on a Saturday. Prerequisite: Medical Terminology for Health Careers.
Total Cost: $1,875 (includes $745 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-197-A1P
Tue. & Sat., Jul. 8 - Oct. 4; Tue., 5:30 - 9:45 PM, and Sat.,
8:00 AM – 12:15 PM (25 sessions; no class 8/30)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 106
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Nursing
Nurse Refresher Pt. 1: 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.
Total Cost: $1,005 (includes $455 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: NRS-419-A4M
Tue. & Thu., May 1 - Jul. 29, 6:00 - 9:45 PM (25 sessions;
no class 7/8)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 106
Nurse Refresher Part 2: 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.
Total Total Cost: $890 (includes $325 fees).
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: NRS-409-A1MP
Tue., Thu. & Sat., Jul. 19 - Aug. 23; Sat., Jul. 19, 8:00
AM - 4:30 PM; Tue. & Thu., 6:30 – 10:45 PM and all
other Sat., 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM (14 sessions; no class
7/22, 7/24 & 7/29)
First session at Washington Road Campus, Rm. N209
All other sessions at local clinical sites.
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.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
Prepares you to enter the pharmacy field and to
sit for two national certification exams: National
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) offered
by the National Healthcareer Association
(NHA). Includes medical terminology specific to
pharmacy, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand
names. Learn dosage calculation, I.V. flows, drug
compounding, dose conversions, dispersing
of prescriptions, inventory control, billing and
reimbursement. Must be at least 18 years of
age. Before registering for this class, students
must pass a basic reading exam. Test must be
completed a week prior to the class start date.
*To take the Reading Assessment test:
Make an appointment by calling the
Carroll Community College Admissions
Office at 410-386-8430. When scheduling
your appointment, identify yourself as a
Continuing Education student and provide
the name of the course for which you are
taking the test.
Total Cost: $1,174 (includes $449 fees); includes text.
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: AHE-230-A4P
Tue. & Thu., May 6 - Jul. 10, 6:00 - 9:15 PM (20 sessions)
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 107
Total Cost: $122 (includes $60 fees).
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: NRS-344-A4P
Sat., Jun. 7, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
Advanced Principles and Practices
of IV Therapy
Build upon the principles of IV Therapy covered
in NRS-344. 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:
NRS344 Principles of IV Therapy
Total Cost: $122 (includes $60 fees).
MD senior adults pay fees only.
Course #: NRS-335-B4P
Sat., Jun. 14, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Mount Airy College Center, Rm. 114
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