Community College of DC

Class List for Fall 2009

ACCUPLACER PREPARATION

Pre-requisites: High School Diploma; GED

The Accuplacer is a computer-adaptive placement test that assesses the participant’s reading, writing, and mathematics skills in order to predict the participant’s probable success in college level courses. Those who do not demonstrate college level competencies must enroll in reading, mathematics, and writing training to prepare to retake the Accuplacer. Only students who have passed the Accuplacer may enroll in courses which grant college credit.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP BASICS

Pre-Requisites: None

This course provides the participant with the requirements for creating and maintaining a viable small business. It addresses the business environment, legal considerations, marketing, financial planning/management techniques, accounting concepts, and business plan development.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level

This course provides the required theory and skills necessary to care for residents who have health issues requiring long-term care. This course requires a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) clock hours distributed as: Theory (45 hours); Laboratory (30 hours); and Clinical (45 hours). Upon successful completion, students take the National Nurse Aide Examination.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA)

Pre-requisites:

Grade 9 Reading Level
Police clearance; fingerprinting; FBI background check
Medical examination and tuberculosis screening
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aide Certificate for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool (this requirement may be completed while the participant takes the training)

This one-hundred twenty (120) hour course is designed to provide training in the six competency goals and thirteen functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. This credential is for childcare providers and volunteers of Family Day Care, Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms. Emphasis is on demonstrating competency in the six CDA Competency Goals, completing internet searches, compiling and completing the CDA Professional Resource File, and preparing for the CDA Assessment by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Participants must purchase the CDA assessment package and must secure an early childhood mentor/advisor.

COMPUTER BASICS 1

Pre-requisites: None

This course introduces the participant to the basic concepts of computer utilization. It includes using computer hardware; sending and receiving email; email attachments; using Microsoft Word; and performing Internet information searches. Participants have access to web-based training which gives them 24/7 access to courseware from any computer with has high-speed Internet service.

COMPUTER BASICS 2

Pre-requisites: Computer Basics 1

This course continues training begun in Introduction to Computers I. It continues to train the participant in MicroSoft Word and introduces MicroSoft Excel. Participants have access to web-based training which gives them 24/7 access to courseware from any computer with has high-speed Internet service.

FUNDAMENTAL OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 1

Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level

This course is designed to provide participants with the skills they need to enter into the Information Technology industry as computer repair professionals. The course is based on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTia) standards for A+ certification. The course is a blended-learning model, incorporating lecture, hands-on laboratory exercises, and access to online courseware from any high-speed Internet connection. The course takes learners through Ports and Connectors, Motherboards and Power Supplies, Maintenance and Safety Precautions, CPUs and RAM. Finally, the course focuses on Adapter Cards, Peripherals, and Printers.

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 2

Pre-requisites: Fundamental of Computer Architecture 1

This course continues the study begun in Computer Repair I. It is designed to give participants more advanced skills which they may use to prepare for A+ certification. Also based on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTia) standards for A+ certification, the course examines Laptops, Networks, both Wired and Wireless, and Windows Operations. This blended-learning model also gives learners access to on-line courseware from any high-speed Internet connection. Upon completion of the course, students will take a comprehensive test which assesses their readiness to take the examination for A+ certification.

GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA (GED) PREPARATION

This course prepares individual to take GED Examination. It focuses on Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills development using on-line courseware. This course is required of all WDP students who present without a high school diploma; it may be performed anywhere that high-speed Internet service is available. This course is required for any participant without a High School Diploma.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 1

Pre-requisites: None

Level One (HVAC1) covers the basic concepts of Heating and Air Conditioning VAC, including air and refrigerant distribution systems. It begins with a review of the formulas and concepts necessary for HVAC calculations and then explores the natural sciences behind the manipulation of HVAC systems to restore proper and balanced temperatures. Participants will master the operation of a basic air conditioning circuit and follow the flow of refrigerant from the point that it first extracts the heat from indoor air until it releases it into the outside air.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 2

Pre-requisites: Heating & Air Conditioning 1

After a review of the concepts presented in HVAC1, the course moves to deeper study of electrical circuits and troubleshooting. It then turns to the operation of gas furnaces and how to trouble shoot, repair, or replace them. Upon successful completion of HVAC 2, participants receive a completion certificate and have the opportunity to take the HEAT exam, a nationally recognized certification in basic Heating, Electrical, and Air Conditioning Technology.

INDUSTRIAL TRADES: CARPENTRY

Pre-Requisites: None

This course is a two-phase offering. The Core Curriculum consists of fifty eight (58) hours of in-depth classroom instruction including the development of skills in industrial safety, safety and OSHA regulations; site hazards and protection; mathematical functions and their application in the construction industry; description, use, maintenance and safety in use of a wide variety of hand and power tools used in the construction industry; the basic use of blueprints, terms, symbols and type; the use of ropes, chains, loaders, cranes and related rigging and lifting devices; the technique of communicating effectively with coworkers and supervisors; and the role of the individual and the company in the construction industry. Phase consists of seventy two (72) hours of in depth classroom instruction including knowledge of materials, fasteners, wood, wall boards, roofing material, concrete, etc.

LANGUAGE ARTS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

This training is designed to help improve participants’ reading performance so that they meet the pre-requisites for those WDP course offerings which have higher level reading requirements. This course is required for any participant whose Reading Level Set score is at a grade level below 9.0.

MATHEMATICS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Pre-requisites: None

This training is designed to help improve participants’ mathematics performance so that they meet the pre-requisites for certain WDP course offerings which have higher level mathematics requirements. This course is required for any participant whose Mathematics Level Set score is at a grade level below 9.0.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) 1

Pre-requisites:

Grade 9 Reading Level
Medical Terminology/Anatomy or
Permission of Instructor

This course is the first semester of the clinical aspect of Medical Assisting. It covers the fundamental principles of communications, both with other medical professionals and with patients. Legal concepts of working in the health care industry will be part of the curriculum. Vital signs, recording patient history, preparing and assisting with examinations, and patient instructions are areas of concern for this first course. Professionalism in the workplace is emphasized. Pharmacological principles as they apply to the office of the medical practitioner will also be covered, as well as insurance issues.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) 2

Pre-requisite: Medical Assistant 1

The second semester of this course covers patient care, collection of specimens in the medical doctor’s office, diagnostic testing, and the role the medical assistant plays in scheduling appointments and educating the patient. Laboratory work will include urinalysis, EKGs, administration of medications (injections), phlebotomy, and appropriate handling of lab specimens. The role of the Medical Assistant in following up of test results, HIPAA guidelines, and OSHA regulations as they apply to the medical office will also be addressed. CPR must be completed before this course is finished.

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (MOA) 1

Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level

This course introduces the participant to the requirements they must meet in order to be employed in a medical office. Students will become familiar with the various types of health care settings and medical practices while they learn about the duties they must perform in those settings. Among the topics included in this course are: appointment scheduling; medical records and filing systems; opening and closing the office; technology in the medical office; professionalism, communications and work safety.

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (MOA) 2

Pre-requisites: Medical Office Assistant 1

This course builds on the instruction presented in Medical Office Assistant I. The following topics are included: managing practice finances; coding; health insurance; billing and collections; legal issues in the workplace; and biomedical ethics. Such administrative procedures as preparing charge slips, completing encounter forms, posting charges and payments, preparing bank deposits, and the like are also considered. This course prepares the individual for employment in a medical office and provides the skills necessary for the participant to take Medical Office Billing.

MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING (MOB) 1

Pre-requisite:

Grade 9 Reading Leve
Medical Terminology/Anatomy or
Permission of Instructor

The Medical Office Administrative Assistant course is designed to cover instruction in the routine administrative tasks that to keep the medical offices of physicians running smoothly. The course covers the following areas: appointment scheduling, patient charting, telephone triage, maintain medical records, HIPAA compliance, review of body systems, and Medical Terminology. Students taking this course are prepared to sit for the National Healthcare Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING (MOB) 2

Pre-requisite: Medical Office Billing 1

The Medical Office Billing Specialist course is designed to cover instruction in converting medical office procedures and diagnosis into codes needed to submit a patient Health Insurance Claim to an insurance company. Students will be knowledgeable in the areas of: diagnosis codes, procedure codes, electronic claim submission, and collections. Students taking this course are prepared to sit for the National Healthcare Association’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/ANATOMY

Pre-requisites: None

Students wishing to take the Medical Office Billing (MOB) or Medical Assistant (MA) training strands must complete this training as a pre-requisite. Upon completion of this course, participants will have a basic knowledge of the bone structures and the main systems of the human body. They will also have mastered the most useful, high-level medical terms which will form the basis for their further education in Applied Health. The course will use a hybrid model, including on-line resources wherever possible to allow participants to practice their new knowledge at any time.

SPANISH IN THE WORKPLACE

Pre-requisites: None

This course helps participants to bridge the conversation gap between speakers of English and Spanish in the workplace. The course introduces grammatical structures, vocabulary, and information in an interactive manner focusing on interactions that might regularly be encountered at work.

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Learn skills needed to enter the construction industry as an apprentice in the Electrical, HVACR, or Plumbing trades, and get connected to employers who are hiring. Electrical: Wire, assemble, and repair simple to sophisticated systems, circuit boards and complex components. HVACR (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration): Install and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Be among the most in-demand technical professionals. Plumbing: Install, maintain, and repair pipe systems for water treatment, waste disposal, heating, cooling and gas lines on commercial or residential projects. This 37 week program begins on 14 September 2009. Complete details on the program are available in the BROCHURE.

Hospitality Industry Career Training Program

Learn the skills and earn the credentials needed to enter the hospitality industry through this comprehensive 12-week program that includes orientation, training classes, workshops, computer lab, career counseling, certification exams, and externships. Participants who complete the program will earn industry recognized certificates; e.g., Master Rooms Division Specialist. Complete details on the program are available in the BROCHURE.


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Those who do not demonstrate college level competencies must enroll in reading, mathematics, and writing training to prepare to retake the Accuplacer. Only students who have passed the Accuplacer may enroll in courses which grant college credit. ENTREPRENEURSHIP BASICS Pre-Requisites: None This course provides the participant with the requirements for creating and maintaining a viable small business. It addresses the business environment, legal considerations, marketing, financial planning/management techniques, accounting concepts, and business plan development. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level This course provides the required theory and skills necessary to care for residents who have health issues requiring long-term care. This course requires a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) clock hours distributed as: Theory (45 hours); Laboratory (30 hours); and Clinical (45 hours). Upon successful completion, students take the National Nurse Aide Examination. CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA) Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level Police clearance; fingerprinting; FBI background check Medical examination and tuberculosis screening Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aide Certificate for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool (this requirement may be completed while the participant takes the training) This one-hundred twenty (120) hour course is designed to provide training in the six competency goals and thirteen functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. This credential is for childcare providers and volunteers of Family Day Care, Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms. Emphasis is on demonstrating competency in the six CDA Competency Goals, completing internet searches, compiling and completing the CDA Professional Resource File, and preparing for the CDA Assessment by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Participants must purchase the CDA assessment package and must secure an early childhood mentor/advisor. COMPUTER BASICS 1 Pre-requisites: None This course introduces the participant to the basic concepts of computer utilization. It includes using computer hardware; sending and receiving email; email attachments; using Microsoft Word; and performing Internet information searches. Participants have access to web-based training which gives them 24/7 access to courseware from any computer with has high-speed Internet service. COMPUTER BASICS 2 Pre-requisites: Computer Basics 1 This course continues training begun in Introduction to Computers I. It continues to train the participant in MicroSoft Word and introduces MicroSoft Excel. Participants have access to web-based training which gives them 24/7 access to courseware from any computer with has high-speed Internet service. FUNDAMENTAL OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 1 Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level This course is designed to provide participants with the skills they need to enter into the Information Technology industry as computer repair professionals. The course is based on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTia) standards for A+ certification. The course is a blended-learning model, incorporating lecture, hands-on laboratory exercises, and access to online courseware from any high-speed Internet connection. The course takes learners through Ports and Connectors, Motherboards and Power Supplies, Maintenance and Safety Precautions, CPUs and RAM. Finally, the course focuses on Adapter Cards, Peripherals, and Printers. FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE 2 Pre-requisites: Fundamental of Computer Architecture 1 This course continues the study begun in Computer Repair I. It is designed to give participants more advanced skills which they may use to prepare for A+ certification. Also based on the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTia) standards for A+ certification, the course examines Laptops, Networks, both Wired and Wireless, and Windows Operations. This blended-learning model also gives learners access to on-line courseware from any high-speed Internet connection. Upon completion of the course, students will take a comprehensive test which assesses their readiness to take the examination for A+ certification. GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA (GED) PREPARATION This course prepares individual to take GED Examination. It focuses on Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills development using on-line courseware. This course is required of all WDP students who present without a high school diploma; it may be performed anywhere that high-speed Internet service is available. This course is required for any participant without a High School Diploma. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 1 Pre-requisites: None Level One (HVAC1) covers the basic concepts of Heating and Air Conditioning VAC, including air and refrigerant distribution systems. It begins with a review of the formulas and concepts necessary for HVAC calculations and then explores the natural sciences behind the manipulation of HVAC systems to restore proper and balanced temperatures. Participants will master the operation of a basic air conditioning circuit and follow the flow of refrigerant from the point that it first extracts the heat from indoor air until it releases it into the outside air. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 2 Pre-requisites: Heating & Air Conditioning 1 After a review of the concepts presented in HVAC1, the course moves to deeper study of electrical circuits and troubleshooting. It then turns to the operation of gas furnaces and how to trouble shoot, repair, or replace them. Upon successful completion of HVAC 2, participants receive a completion certificate and have the opportunity to take the HEAT exam, a nationally recognized certification in basic Heating, Electrical, and Air Conditioning Technology. INDUSTRIAL TRADES: CARPENTRY Pre-Requisites: None This course is a two-phase offering. The Core Curriculum consists of fifty eight (58) hours of in-depth classroom instruction including the development of skills in industrial safety, safety and OSHA regulations; site hazards and protection; mathematical functions and their application in the construction industry; description, use, maintenance and safety in use of a wide variety of hand and power tools used in the construction industry; the basic use of blueprints, terms, symbols and type; the use of ropes, chains, loaders, cranes and related rigging and lifting devices; the technique of communicating effectively with coworkers and supervisors; and the role of the individual and the company in the construction industry. Phase consists of seventy two (72) hours of in depth classroom instruction including knowledge of materials, fasteners, wood, wall boards, roofing material, concrete, etc. LANGUAGE ARTS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT This training is designed to help improve participants’ reading performance so that they meet the pre-requisites for those WDP course offerings which have higher level reading requirements. This course is required for any participant whose Reading Level Set score is at a grade level below 9.0. MATHEMATICS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Pre-requisites: None This training is designed to help improve participants’ mathematics performance so that they meet the pre-requisites for certain WDP course offerings which have higher level mathematics requirements. This course is required for any participant whose Mathematics Level Set score is at a grade level below 9.0. MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) 1 Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level Medical Terminology/Anatomy or Permission of Instructor This course is the first semester of the clinical aspect of Medical Assisting. It covers the fundamental principles of communications, both with other medical professionals and with patients. Legal concepts of working in the health care industry will be part of the curriculum. Vital signs, recording patient history, preparing and assisting with examinations, and patient instructions are areas of concern for this first course. Professionalism in the workplace is emphasized. Pharmacological principles as they apply to the office of the medical practitioner will also be covered, as well as insurance issues. MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA) 2 Pre-requisite: Medical Assistant 1 The second semester of this course covers patient care, collection of specimens in the medical doctor’s office, diagnostic testing, and the role the medical assistant plays in scheduling appointments and educating the patient. Laboratory work will include urinalysis, EKGs, administration of medications (injections), phlebotomy, and appropriate handling of lab specimens. The role of the Medical Assistant in following up of test results, HIPAA guidelines, and OSHA regulations as they apply to the medical office will also be addressed. CPR must be completed before this course is finished. MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (MOA) 1 Pre-requisites: Grade 9 Reading Level This course introduces the participant to the requirements they must meet in order to be employed in a medical office. Students will become familiar with the various types of health care settings and medical practices while they learn about the duties they must perform in those settings. Among the topics included in this course are: appointment scheduling; medical records and filing systems; opening and closing the office; technology in the medical office; professionalism, communications and work safety. MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT (MOA) 2 Pre-requisites: Medical Office Assistant 1 This course builds on the instruction presented in Medical Office Assistant I. The following topics are included: managing practice finances; coding; health insurance; billing and collections; legal issues in the workplace; and biomedical ethics. Such administrative procedures as preparing charge slips, completing encounter forms, posting charges and payments, preparing bank deposits, and the like are also considered. This course prepares the individual for employment in a medical office and provides the skills necessary for the participant to take Medical Office Billing. MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING (MOB) 1 Pre-requisite: Grade 9 Reading Leve Medical Terminology/Anatomy or Permission of Instructor The Medical Office Administrative Assistant course is designed to cover instruction in the routine administrative tasks that to keep the medical offices of physicians running smoothly. The course covers the following areas: appointment scheduling, patient charting, telephone triage, maintain medical records, HIPAA compliance, review of body systems, and Medical Terminology. Students taking this course are prepared to sit for the National Healthcare Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. MEDICAL OFFICE BILLING (MOB) 2 Pre-requisite: Medical Office Billing 1 The Medical Office Billing Specialist course is designed to cover instruction in converting medical office procedures and diagnosis into codes needed to submit a patient Health Insurance Claim to an insurance company. Students will be knowledgeable in the areas of: diagnosis codes, procedure codes, electronic claim submission, and collections. Students taking this course are prepared to sit for the National Healthcare Association’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY/ANATOMY Pre-requisites: None Students wishing to take the Medical Office Billing (MOB) or Medical Assistant (MA) training strands must complete this training as a pre-requisite. Upon completion of this course, participants will have a basic knowledge of the bone structures and the main systems of the human body. They will also have mastered the most useful, high-level medical terms which will form the basis for their further education in Applied Health. The course will use a hybrid model, including on-line resources wherever possible to allow participants to practice their new knowledge at any time. SPANISH IN THE WORKPLACE Pre-requisites: None This course helps participants to bridge the conversation gap between speakers of English and Spanish in the workplace. The course introduces grammatical structures, vocabulary, and information in an interactive manner focusing on interactions that might regularly be encountered at work. Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program Learn skills needed to enter the construction industry as an apprentice in the Electrical, HVACR, or Plumbing trades, and get connected to employers who are hiring. Electrical: Wire, assemble, and repair simple to sophisticated systems, circuit boards and complex components. HVACR (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration): Install and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Be among the most in-demand technical professionals. Plumbing: Install, maintain, and repair pipe systems for water treatment, waste disposal, heating, cooling and gas lines on commercial or residential projects. This 37 week program begins on 14 September 2009. Complete details on the program are available in the BROCHURE. Hospitality Industry Career Training Program Learn the skills and earn the credentials needed to enter the hospitality industry through this comprehensive 12-week program that includes orientation, training classes, workshops, computer lab, career counseling, certification exams, and externships. Participants who complete the program will earn industry recognized certificates; e.g., Master Rooms Division Specialist. Complete details on the program are available in the BROCHURE.
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