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30 Fall 2018 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/ConEd Health Care Dental Assisting Externship is 40-hour externship provides students who are com- pleting the Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology course with valuable hands-on experience in a dental prac- tice working under the supervision of a dentist. You will work alongside a dental provider in a local dental office, using concepts and skills acquired during your classroom training, such as universal precautions, infection control measures, effective communication skills, and preparing patients and instruments for dental exams. Working as part of the dental staff team, you will gain first-hand experience in the profes- sional, legal and ethical requirements of the dental office setting. Prerequisite: You must be currently enrolled in the Introduction to Dental Assisting and Radiology class (XH- 195 7340 #4442). 4.0 CEUs. $315 (includes $145 in fees*) Nov 5-Jan 7 XH-190 7271 #3360 Local Area Dentists Office Pharmacy Technician Math Skills NEW! Pharmacy technicians must possess good math skills in- cluding the ability to solve simple algebraic equations. is short course will refresh and prepare you to use basic math functions to solve problems involving fractions, decimals, measurements, and to set up basic algebraic equations. Pharmacy technicians must be able to tactfully deal with customers and patients and perform precise detail work, which may be sometimes a matter of life and death. If you need to improve your math skills, this course will strengthen your skills required for success in the pharmacy technician course. 1.8 CEUs $185 (includes $140 in fees*) Tue, Thu 6:30pm-9:45pm, Sep 4-13 and Sat 9am-4pm, Sep 8 XH106 7275 #4104 Hickory Ridge Pharmacy Technician Training Theory and Externship In less than a year, you can be ready for a new career as a pharmacy technician under the supervision of pharmacists in a retail pharmacy, hospital, clinic, home health care set- ting, mail order, or pharmaceutical wholesalers industry. is course meets Maryland Board of Pharmacy regulations and upon successful completion of this training you will be eligible to apply to register with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy and to sit for the National Pharmacy Techni- cian Certification Board (PTCB) Exam. Training covers all required skills to become a certified pharmacy technician along with significant elements of professionalism and employer expectations in addition to required off-site pharmacy shadowing and/or practicum assignments prior to the externship placement. Please visit howardcc.edu/ coned for more detailed information. An externship per- forming pharmacy technician daily tasks consisting of 160 hours (no less than 20-25 hours per week during externship placement) at local area pharmacies is required to complete this class. A completed Student Health Profile is required by the eighth week of class. Cost of a state criminal background check ($65-70) and drug test (approx. $65) required at least 30 days before externship placement is not included in the tuition/fees of this course. Externship eligibility is in part dependent upon a criminal background check and drug test- ing. Students with criminal records should check the PTCB to determine eligibility for certification at PTCB.org. Visit howardcc.edu/coned for more detailed information. e entire course is 300 hours (140 hours theory and 160 hours externship). Prerequisite: At least 18 years old; high school diploma or GED; ability to speak and understand standard American English; basic math skills including the ability to solve simple algebraic equations; good communication and interpersonal skills; basic computer data entry skills and internet access; and must have no criminal record. Cost includes the shadowing and/or practicum assignments and externship placement, Maryland Board of Pharmacy Reg - istration, and the PTCB exam. Standard refund policy does not apply. Refunds issued only until the day before the class starts. No refunds on or aer the class start date. Purchase textbooks before first class. (T) 30.0 CEUs. $2,995 (includes $2,308 in fees*) Register early before the class fills. You must register for ALL FOUR sections below: THEORY I & II: Tue, Thu 6:30pm-9:45pm, Sep 18-Mar 6 and Sat 9am-4pm, Sep 29; Oct 14 & 27; Nov 6; Dec 1 & 15 (No class Nov 22, Dec 24-Jan 3 & Jan 8-Mar 5) XH-225 7273 #4000 and XH-226 7274 #4004 Pharmacy Technician Training Theory I & II Hickory Ridge (This course includes an additional 23 hours of off-site assignments) AND Pharmacy Technician Externships I & II Mon-Fri, Jan 7 – Mar 1 Area Pharmacies XH-171 7295 #4008 & XH-173 7296 #4009 Please note: The last class after externship completion is held on Wed 6:30pm-9:45pm, Mar 6. (Students must register for the Theory I & II sections, XH-225, XH-226 and Externship I & II, XH-171 & XH-173 sections at the same time.) Ophthalmic Technician Assistant Training is course provides both the theory and practical skills education required to work as an Ophthalmic Technician Assistant. As an entry-level Ophthalmic Technician Assistant you will conduct patient histories, assist with eye exams, set up and clean up exam rooms, and provide patient educa- tion. is course includes an online component as well as mandatory skills/lab sessions, and 40-hour clinical rotation. In order to register for this class you must meet with the divi- sion coordinator to show proof of: high school diploma/GED (or pass a Math and English assessment test), you must pass a criminal background check, and complete health forms required for patient contact. Please call Jennifer Bukowitz Keller (443-518-4967) or Kathy Schultz (443-518-4981) to schedule an appointment to obtain a registration form. No refunds. *You must take both Technician Training and Technician Clinical sections to receive a completion cer- tificate. 10.0 CEUs. $1,225 (includes $740 in fees*) Sat 9am-4pm, Sep 22-Nov 3 XH-580 7089 #0766 On Company Site (Orientation Sep 22, 9am-12pm, location TBD) Ophthalmic Technician Assistant Clinical You will spend one week working in an ophthalmic office in this clinical internship. ere are no refunds for this course. 4.0 CEUs. $150 (includes $100 in fees*) Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Nov 12-Nov 16 XH-581 7140 #3773 On Company Site