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This certificate equips students with creative and technical skills to enter the workforce in a business or industry utilizing additive manufacturing technology. Students will explore a variety of manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing.

Students will design, model, and produce parts, gaining hands-on experience with the latest technologies in this field. Fabrication technologies will be studied for uses ranging from rapid prototyping to traditional large-scale production.

HCC's Electronics Technology curriculum provides a strong theoretical and practical foundation in the core concepts of electronic circuitry, components, and systems that underlie all modern electronics, from consumer equipment repair to industrial process control to telecommunications to microelectronics to tomorrow's innovation. HCC offers both an associate career degree and a certificate program for job or skill enhancement.

Students learn to apply and interpret rhythm strips, 12-Lead EKGs and Holter monitors. Classes and labs are held on campus and at clinical sites. Students may apply to continue in the Cardiovascular Technology degree program after completion of required additional coursework. Graduates may apply to take the national certification examination to become a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).

Cardiovascular technologists play an important role in helping physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions involving the heart. They assist with procedures like cardiac catheterization and angiography that provide images of the coronary arteries, cardiac chambers, and blood circulation.

Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases. While the range of services vary by state, a licensed dental hygienist provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic services that support total health through the promotion of optimal oral health. Dental hygiene services include: performing oral health assessments, dental charting, oral cancer screening, evaluation of periodontal disease, dental radiographs, plaque and calculus removal; placement of preventive agents such as fluoride and dental sealants; and educating patients on proper oral health behaviors. Dental hygienists provide the dentist with the dental hygiene diagnosis, which is a crucial element in the development of a professional treatment plan. In addition to treating patients directly, dental hygienists may also work as educators, researchers, and administrators.

Diagnostic sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of inside of the body. The sonographer uses an instrument called an ultrasound transducer on the parts of the patient’s body that are being examined. The transducer emits pulses of sound that bounce back, causing echoes. The echoes are then sent to the ultrasound machine, which processes them and displays them as images used by physicians for diagnosing diseases and malfunction of organs. The use of sonography as a diagnostic tool is particularly important because it produces no harmful ionizing radiation, making it a safer option than Xrays or CT.

As a healthcare documentation specialist, you will learn to transcribe doctors' notes into professionally formatted medical reports. In HCC's certificate program you'll gain a foundation in medical terminology and processes before moving on to transcription skills. Upon completion, you will be ready for an entry level position in a hospital or medical office.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) generally work under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) as members of health care teams in extended care facilities and clinics. LPNs are primarily responsible for delivering basic care for patients with commonly occurring health problems.

Physical Therapist Assistants promote movement, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability by providing services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. Note that PT Assistants complete an accredited associate degree program like HCC's to sit for a national exam, whereas PT Aides or Techs are on-the-job trained and not eligible to provide physical therapy.

Radiologic Technologists (RT) perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They are a vital member of the medical team since the radiologist interpreting the images depends on the skills and expertise of the RT performing the initial exam to make a correct diagnosis. RTs are educated in anatomy, radiographic procedures, patient positioning, equipment operations, radiation safety, and patient care. With the variety of imaging technology today, RTs often specialize in a specific post-primary certification, including: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Mammography, Quality Management (QM), Bone Densitometry, Cardiac-Interventional (CI) Radiography, Vascular-Interventional (VI) Radiography, Vascular Sonography, or Breast Sonography. A career in Radiologic Technology provides competitive salaries, job security, and geographical flexibility.

The respiratory care area of study focuses on objective scientific data as well as theory to train students to solve complex problems in a clinical setting. Students receive specialized training in the following areas: diagnosis, treatment, management, and preventative care of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This area of study includes coursework in the classroom as well as practical experiences in diverse clinical settings.

The surgical technology A.A.s. provides students with a foundation in the principles of patient care, surgical procedures, operative technique, surgical instrumentation and specialty equipment, and principles of asepsis. This basic knowledge is applied through extensive clinical experience in the scrub and circulator roles. A preceptored clinical experience is obtained in area community hospitals and surgery centers.

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA-certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN/WAN, and dial access services for small networks. Courses prepare students to sit for the CCNA certification exam.

The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can plan, implement, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot converged enterprise networks. Courses prepare students to sit for the CCNP certification exams, CCNP(ROUTE) and CCNP(SWITCH).

With our region's proximity to national agencies and high concentration of professional/technical positions, credentials in computer forensics are at a premium. Curriculum for HCC's cyber forensics programs was developed hand-in-hand with the DoD Cyber Crime Center as one of a select group of colleges nationwide to have received the National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence Award.

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA-certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN/WAN, and dial access services for small networks. Courses prepare students to sit for the CCNA certification exam.

The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can plan, implement, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot converged enterprise networks. Courses prepare students to sit for the CCNP certification exams, CCNP(ROUTE) and CCNP(SWITCH).

In this role, you will test and evaluate existing network systems for functionality and security and perform regular maintenance to ensure that networks operate correctly.

For students with a background in computer operations and networks, HCC's career certificate program in network security administration will prepare them to meet increasing workforce demand for mid-level administrators.

This certificate is designed to meet the increasing needs in the network security field for skilled mid-level administrators. Students with a background in computer operations and networks will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to transit to new areas in the job market.

You will start an exciting career in information systems where you will recommend mitigation strategies, install patches, and more.

This position provides support in information technology, troubleshooting and maintenance, and equipment installation.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is used in virtually every industry to produce technical drawings and documents that help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers to computer games. Those skilled in CAD can be described as technical artisans that work in pixels. HCC offers both an associate degree and a certificate program for career entry or skill enhancement.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is used in virtually every industry to produce technical drawings and documents that help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers to computer games. Those skilled in CAD can be described as technical artisans that work in pixels. HCC offers both an associate degree and a certificate program for career entry or skill enhancement.

The growing applications of computer-aided design (CAD) in such fields as electro‑mechanical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, multimedia, and presentation graphics have increased the demand for skilled technicians to assist in all phases of conception and design. Graduates will be able to gain employment as a skilled application specialist in CAD.

Employment of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) mechanics and installers is projected to grow 15 percent by 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Commercial and residential building construction is expected to drive employment growth, and job opportunities for HVACR technicians are expected to be good.

From savory entrees to delightful side dishes, learn to be the chef you’ve always dreamed of becoming at Howard Community College’s premier Culinary Arts & Baking Associate Degree Program, which is industry accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) [include links for these organizations].

HCC's Early Childhood Development career programs include a certificate program to train students for work in child care centers at varying levels of employment according to class size and the graduate's age and experience.

HCC's Early Childhood Development career programs include a course series to train students for work in child care centers at varying levels of employment according to class size and the graduate's age and experience.

HCC's Early Childhood Development career programs include an associate degree to train students for work in child care centers at varying levels of employment according to class size and the graduate's age and experience.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics provide immediate care for the sick or injured at the site of an emergency and during transport to hospital settings. HCC's EMT/Paramedic program offers options for basic and advanced emergency medical care training with focus on control of the emergency scene, patient assessment, and management of patients in the fields or in an ambulance.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics provide immediate care for the sick or injured at the site of an emergency and during transport to hospital settings. HCC's EMT/Paramedic program offers options for basic and advanced emergency medical care training with focus on control of the emergency scene, patient assessment, and management of patients in the fields or in an ambulance.

This program prepares students for a career in fire services by providing an understanding of fire causes, fire hazards, and fire behavior, emergency control and fire suppression, building and fire codes and the role they play in building construction, and organizational structure. A deep understanding of fire behavior and combustion is provided with a focus on firefighter safety and survival.

This course series provides excellent preparation for a career in entertainment technology. It prepares students to obtain audio, lighting, video, and live event crew positions that support presenting and entertainment events for organizations of all types and sizes.

This course series provides excellent preparation for a career in entertainment technology. It prepares students to obtain audio, lighting, video, and live event crew positions that support presenting and entertainment events for organizations of all types and sizes.