Fulton-Montgomery Community College

This program is designed to provide the technical training that is necessary for entry-level employment in a variety of high-tech fields. Mechanical and electronic topics are combined to provide a systems view of “mechatronic” automation and robotics. It is an excellent path to jobs in advanced manufacturing, including those in the field of semiconductor manufacture. This also provides a pathway to the two-year Electrical Technology A.A.S. program.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA) – This 120-hour NYS-approved CNA training course is designed as a first step into the healthcare field.

Students are trained to work with hospital and nursinghome patients, and in home care. Students successfully passing the NYS tests are certified as CNAs. In addition, successful completion of a 12-hour course immediately following the CNA course provides the additional Home Health Aide designation.

The Health Information Records Management Program is designed to provide students with the technology and administrative skills necessary to pursue careers in current and emerging positions in the medical field. Students will learn about the practices and procedures that are critical for performing and managing the day-to-day operations of various medical office environments. Course work emphasis is on document preparation, transcription and editing, medical billing and insurance verification, introductory medical coding, report development, office management, and administrative practices.

This rigorous program of study provides the student with the essential qualifications for obtaining an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology. Graduates will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification and New York State licensure.

The program prepares Radiologic technologists to utilize their knowledge of human anatomy, radiographic procedures and radiation safety to provide quality diagnostic radiographic images, for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. Radiologic technologists work in hospitals, clinics, private imaging centers and medical physician offices.

This curriculum is structured along the lines of career interests and job skills that are required by students who plan to enter the field of computer information systems.

The course work emphasizes practical problem-solving skills, the use of computers, information technology and written and oral communication skills to achieve a well-rounded computer information systems background.

FM graduates will have a solid foundation, working with hardware, software and information management. They will be able to provide solutions using learned IT knowledge and interpersonal skills and will have the ability to adapt to the ever-changing IT industry.

According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow more than 20 percent over the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for information security analysts is expected to be very high, as these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or causing problems for computer networks.

The two-year Computer Science Program is designed for students who plan to transfer and continue their studies in programs leading to a Bachelor’s degree or who will seek immediate employment. The program emphasizes a theoretical understanding of computers in combination with procedural object-oriented languages.

This program is designed to prepare students for careers with federal, state, county and local enforcement organizations. The courses are concerned with fulfilling the educational needs of students and aiding them in becoming efficient and knowledgeable criminal justice personnel. The program is open, as well, to those who are currently employed in law enforcement.

The Early Childhood Certificate Program is designed for students who want to learn the skills and develop the perspective needed for entry‐level positions at institutions and agencies serving young children and for in‐service personnel who want to upgrade their skills but do not want to undertake the academic courses required for the two‐year Associate in Applied Science degree. The program is flexible, so students may choose the courses and field experiences that are most appropriate to their interests and career goals.

This program is designed for students who plan to seek employment as teacher-caregivers at institutions and agencies serving young children.

In addition to providing for the student’s intellectual and personal development, the course work in this program provides a broad understanding of the psychological, emotional, intellectual, and developmental needs of children and the skills necessary for meeting those needs. Graduates may find employment opportunities with various types of institutions and agencies serving young children-Child Care Centers, Nursery Schools, Pre-Kindergarten Programs, Head Start, Day Camps, Recreational Centers, and Social Service Agencies.

The Human Services Program is designed to prepare students for the helping professions. The program is appropriate for current agency employees seeking to upgrade their skills and students preparing for future careers as human service workers. The program combines academic course work with human service field experience, through an internship and service learning projects. This approach prepares students to move directly into employment upon graduation. The program is flexible, so students may choose courses and field work experience in accordance with their areas of interest and particular career goals.

This program is designed to prepare students to work as Teaching Assistants and to provide them with a core of college level courses that may be applied to an Associate’s degree. This program fulfills the college credit hour requirement for a New York State Level III Teaching Assistant Certificate.

This program is designed for students seeking employment in a wide variety of technical fields including engineering technician, clean-room technician, computer-aided design (CAD) technician, lab assistant and service technician. The Electrical Technology program introduces students to fundamental electronics, electronic circuit design, digital circuitry, and the circuit fabrication and testing process through a variety of lecture and laboratory experiments. The Electrical Technology program also directly matriculates to various four-year colleges, enabling students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. An interest in electricity, electronics and computers is an asset.

This program is designed for students seeking employment in a wide variety of technical fields including engineering technician, clean-room technician, computer-aided design (CAD) technician, lab assistant and service technician. The Electrical Technology program introduces students to fundamental electronics, electronic circuit design, digital circuitry, and the circuit fabrication and testing process through a variety of lecture and laboratory experiments. The Electrical Technology program also directly matriculates to various four-year colleges, enabling students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. An interest in electricity, electronics and computers is an asset.

This one-year certificate program will prepare students with entry-level knowledge and skills in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R). The curriculum emphasizes the development of technical, diagnostic, problem-solving, maintenance, repair, and customer service skills. Students will practice laboratory safety standards and rules consistent with industry practices. This program is designed to provide students with concentrated skill training for employment in this rapidly growing field including maintenance and service of new and existing HVAC/R equipment, sales, and equipment testing for HVAC/R manufacturers.