Allegany College of Maryland

The Certificate in Addictions provides students with knowledge that is essential for the field of addictions. When combined with other requirements of the Maryland State Addictions Licensing Board, these courses will also meet the required addictions specific courses for the Maryland Addictions Counselor Certification.

The Human Service Program prepares you to work after graduation in a wide variety of positions: as addictions counselors, mental health workers, teacher’s assistants, case managers, wellness educators, activity directors with older people, community workers, etc.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Criminal Justice Program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to the core components of the court system: corrections, law enforcement, and court. Through the support of our local law enforcement, corrections, and legal community, our students have the opportunity to meet and interact with criminal justice professionals on a regular basis.

The Legal Studies program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to various areas of law including criminal, civil litigation, family law, estate law, constitutional law, and various others. Legal Studies program is designed to provide students with a basic foundation on the many areas of law that make up today’s legal profession. This program is perfect for anyone interested in a career in the legal field—whether as a lawyer, paralegal, court clerk, or other legal professional.

The Legal Studies program at Allegany College of Maryland provides students with hands on education relating to various areas of law including criminal, civil litigation, family law, estate law, constitutional law, and various others. Legal Studies program is designed to provide students with a basic foundation on the many areas of law that make up today’s legal profession. This program is perfect for anyone interested in a career in the legal field—whether as a lawyer, paralegal, court clerk, or other legal professional.

Allegany College of Maryland’s Teacher Education Program prepares preservice teachers for the rewards and challenges of teaching in a diverse, modern classroom. In addition to learning opportunities in the college classroom, students will regularly participate in PreK-12 schools, interacting with teachers and children gaining the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an effective teacher.

Allegany College of Maryland’s Teacher Education Program prepares preservice teachers for the rewards and challenges of teaching in a diverse, modern classroom. In addition to learning opportunities in the college classroom, students will regularly participate in PreK-12 schools, interacting with teachers and children gaining the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an effective teacher.

Allegany College of Maryland’s Teacher Education Program prepares preservice teachers for the rewards and challenges of teaching in a diverse, modern classroom. In addition to learning opportunities in the college classroom, students will regularly participate in PreK-12 schools, interacting with teachers and children gaining the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an effective teacher.

Allegany College of Maryland’s Teacher Education Program prepares preservice teachers for the rewards and challenges of teaching in a diverse, modern classroom. In addition to learning opportunities in the college classroom, students will regularly participate in PreK-12 schools, interacting with teachers and children gaining the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of an effective teacher.

The Automotive Service Attendant (ASA) Certificate is a program offered to anyone wishing to
gain basic knowledge of automotive systems and service. This program is designed for those
wishing to enhance current knowledge, or to gain employment in the automotive service industry
as an entry-level technician.

This certificate program is structured for the student who wishes to pursue a career as an automotive
service technician and also for the individual now employed in the automotive field who wishes to further
his or her technical skills. This course of study provides the student with the knowledge of the mechanical
systems used in modern automobiles and the diagnostic and repair skills required by dealerships,
independent repair facilities, and other auto-related industries.

This degree program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the mechanical systems
used in modern automobiles and the diagnostic and repair skills required by dealerships, independent
repair facilities, automotive manufacturers, and parts suppliers and distributors. Our state-of-the-art tools,
diagnostic equipment, and lab facilities allow for extensive hands-on training. Upon completion of this
career program, the student will be prepared for employment in an automotive field or transfer to a fouryear degree program in a related field.

Our Nursing Program offers a comprehensive, affordable, high quality education taught by expert health care providers with advanced degrees. Access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on-experience in a variety of clinical settings will teach you the science of healing and the art of compassion.

The Dental Hygiene program is a two-year, full-time, daytime program that prepares students to take national, regional and state licensure exams in dental hygiene. Allegany College of Maryland Dental Hygiene Department operates a dental hygiene clinic where students gain clinical experience on site while serving the dental hygiene needs of patients in the tristate area.

Often the first person to greet the patient, Medical Administrative Assistants play an important role in the office. They multitask throughout the day going from answering phones to scheduling to checking patients in and out of the office. They can also manage medical coding, insurance information and billing. Medical Administrative Assistants use their skills to keep the office running smoothly!

Medical coding and billing specialists link patient care and reimbursement. They analyze patient records and translate the written diagnoses and services provided into medical codes to transmit electronically to insurance companies. They also post patient and insurance payments as they are received.

The Medical Assistant program at Allegany College of Maryland will prepare you for a career as the most versatile profession in allied health. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum combined with hands-on training and will prepare you to become a successful certified medical assistant. You will have the opportunity to practice clinical procedures, laboratory techniques, and administrative responsibilities in a realistic setting.

The MLT program is an accredited career program that will enable you to seek clinical employment at the program’s completion. You will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree and will be eligible to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification examination for Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Phlebotomists are at the frontline of healthcare. They are responsible for the proper collection of patient specimens to be analyzed by the clinical laboratory technicians and scientists. The test results from those specimens assist the physician in 70% of patient diagnosis. Laboratory assistants process those specimens for testing and perform CLIA waived laboratory procedures. Whether contributing as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant, these positions are an integral part of the clinical laboratory team.

Our Nursing Program offers a comprehensive, affordable, high quality education taught by expert health care providers with advanced degrees. Access to state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on-experience in a variety of clinical settings will teach you the science of healing and the art of compassion.

The OTA Program is comprised of both classroom education and clinical experience. Upon completion of the program students will have accumulated over 500 hours of clinical training. The program is affiliated with over 50 facilities such as Western Maryland Health System, Washington County Hospital Association, WVU Hospitals, UPMC Hospitals.  OTA also has several corporate contracts.

As a pharm tech student, you will gain the theoretical and clinical experience to prepare you for job opportunities in retail, hospital and institutional facilities. In the classroom you will learn the most common drugs, their classifications and uses, dosage calculations, safety and drug regulations. In the skills lab, you will learn compounding, measuring, mixing and dispensing medications, entering prescriptions into the computer, and printing labels for medications. You will be assigned to a local pharmacy to complete 180 hours of internship where you will get hands-on training and practice under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Phlebotomists are at the frontline of healthcare. They are responsible for the proper collection of patient specimens to be analyzed by the clinical laboratory technicians and scientists. The test results from those specimens assist the physician in 70% of patient diagnosis. Laboratory assistants process those specimens for testing and perform CLIA waived laboratory procedures. Whether contributing as a phlebotomist or laboratory assistant, these positions are an integral part of the clinical laboratory team.

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide patient care and treatment under the supervision of a physical therapist (PT). The PTA works closely with the PT to carry out the plan of care which is created by the PT. The PTA collects and reports various tests and measurements and carries out interventions that improve an individual’s overall physical performance and wellness by managing pain, increasing strength, re-educating neuromuscular activity, and improving endurance, balance, and coordination. These interventions may include the use of various physical agents to help heal tissue, manage pain, and re-educate muscle performance.

As a student in the Respiratory Therapist program at Allegany College of Maryland you will be exposed to a variety of clinical experiences. Clinical rotations include: intensive and cardiac care, emergency room care, surgical-operating room procedures, pulmonary function testing, sleep study testing, neonatal/pediatric intensive care and home care.

Manual and CNC Machinist Training

Allegany College of Maryland is pleased to announce that all Advanced Manufacturing classes inlcuding: Machining, Industrial Maintenance and Welding will be offered at our new location at the Western Maryland Works facility at 37 Lane Avenue, LaVale, Maryland.

Cohorts are being formed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing courses. In addition, as part of an ongoing effort to support dislocated workers in our region, ACM has the potential to offer training in Industrial Maintenance Technology. Courses may include: Mechanical, Pneumatic, Electrical and Electrical Control Systems. These course offerings will be contingent on ability to fulfil course size and scheduling requirements. Course cost is covered 100% by scholarships and grants for eligible students.

This option instructs you on how to set up and maintain local, wide area and wireless networks, while you learn the fundamentals of information assurance or network security and administration.

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for a career in cybersecurity, information assurance or network security and administration.

This option provides you the skills needed to develop software applications learning the latest programming languages such as PHP, Visual Basic, and Java.

This option gives you the design skills and programming expertise you need to develop web sites using HTML, cascading style sheets (CSS), and advanced server side technologies.

A Letter of Recognition (LOR) gives students the opportunity to enhance their computer skills and expand their career opportunities in the area of web page development. Students can also start their educational journey with a Letter of Recognition. A LOR gives students a chance to explore the possibility of continuing on to earn their one-year certificate or two-year degree.

This option teaches you the necessary “soft” skills to work in customer service, along with the technical expertise to troubleshoot and diagnose computer issues.

Technical Support and Help Desk operations are an important part of computer operations in almost every company and organization today. Students will examine general technical support concepts, responsibilities and customer service skills. Students will troubleshoot, analyze, identify and diagnose errors, using established processes and procedures.

The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts is housed in the Gateway Center in downtown Cumberland, approximately 2 miles from the main campus. We offer Associate of Applied Science degrees in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. In addition, we offer one-year certificates in: Dietary Management; Event Management; Restaurant Management; Cooking Essentials; Baking Essentials.

The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts is housed in the Gateway Center in downtown Cumberland, approximately 2 miles from the main campus. We offer Associate of Applied Science degrees in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. In addition, we offer one-year certificates in: Dietary Management; Event Management; Restaurant Management; Cooking Essentials; Baking Essentials.

The School of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts is housed in the Gateway Center in downtown Cumberland, approximately 2 miles from the main campus. We offer Associate of Applied Science degrees in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. In addition, we offer one-year certificates in: Dietary Management; Event Management; Restaurant Management; Cooking Essentials; Baking Essentials.

Graphic Design is the design of things people read. This can come in the way of newspapers,
web pages, magazines, advertisements, posters, billboards, brochures, fliers, and much, much
more. Graphic design has the power to communicate ideas, inspire emotion, and transform the
globe around us by reaching a mass audience. When the student learns to connect the creative
skills related to art and design to technology – these creative ideas can become reality. In
addition, it opens the door to a wide range of employment opportunities such as an advertising
designer, art director, environmental graphic designer, graphic designer, type designer, illustrator,
and magazine/editorial designer, multimedia designer, web page designer and many others.

Are you a naturally creative person? If you enjoy capturing a moment through Audio, Graphic Design, Photography, or Video Production, Allegany College of Maryland's Multimedia Technology program can help you harness your creativity and develop your portfolio. Through our program, you'll gain the creative, traditional, digital, and multimedia skills you'll need for job entry or transfer to a four-year college.

Are you a naturally creative person? If you enjoy capturing a moment through Audio, Graphic Design, Photography, or Video Production, Allegany College of Maryland's Multimedia Technology program can help you harness your creativity and develop your portfolio. Through our program, you'll gain the creative, traditional, digital, and multimedia skills you'll need for job entry or transfer to a four-year college.

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