This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of Cybersecurity with a concentration in systems' security administration and cyber-analytics and operations. Students who successfully complete this certificate will be prepared to work in a Network Operations Center (NOC) and/or a Security Operations Center (SOC). Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue CompTIA's Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Linux+, CySA+ industry certifications.

Students wishing to pursue an A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Cybersecurity A.A.S, Systems Administration and Security Track and Information Technology A.A.S. degrees.and Information Technology A.A.S.

The Respiratory Therapy Program prepares students to work in a variety of health care settings, to care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory disease, to assist in the treatment of trauma patients, and to provide life support to critically ill newborn, pediatric, and adult patients. Students receive a solid foundation in principles of cardiopulmonary physiology and respiratory care practices prior to providing hands-on care within actual clinical settings. Clinical experiences begin with basic general care and progress to extensive experience in adult medical and surgical intensive care and neonatal/pediatric intensive care units. Throughout the curriculum, students are expected to develop a caring commitment to the patient along with safe and effective respiratory care. Students rotate through renowned and respected clinical sites, including Prince George's Hospital Center, Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Anne Arundel Medical Center.

The Respiratory Therapy Program of Prince George's Community College, CoARC program number 200228, awards an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (https://www.coarc.com/).

This course of study facilitates educational and career nursing mobility from the LPN level to the Nursing (RN) Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program. The LPN who holds a valid, active Maryland license or compact license and has completed all of the prerequisites for the RN Program with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher may be granted advanced placement. Upon satisfactory completion of the transition course, NUR-1060 the student can progress to the second year of the Nursing (RN) A.S. degree program. Ten credits on top of the six course credits are awarded upon completion of NUR-1060. The total number of credits required for graduation is 70.

The Construction Management Certificate provides students with an introduction to the field of construction management. Students learn how to interpret plans and specifications, estimate material and labor costs, and prepare schedules for a construction project. All credits earned in the certificate can be applied to the Construction Management, A.A.S. program. Most of the courses in this certificate are cross-listed with Continuing Education courses and can be used toward a Construction Management Certificate with Continuing Education.

The Nursing Program prepares graduates to provide direct client care in a safe, effective manner across multiple settings. The registered nurse (RN) is prepared to manage the care of clients in any setting to achieve an optimal state of health. The RN uses the nursing process to assess and analyze the health needs and/or problems of clients, plan and implement appropriate actions based upon nursing diagnosis or identified client needs, and evaluate the extent to which expected outcomes are achieved. Graduates of the Registered Nurse Program earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree and are eligible to sit for the RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN).

The RN Program articulates with bachelor's degree nursing programs allowing graduates to transfer or challenge credits.

The Business Administration A.S. degree is the recommended pathway for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in business and related disciplines. The curriculum in this program establishes a foundation of skills and knowledge in the fields of business, accounting, economics, statistics, communication, and management theory. Students learn effective decision making, problem solving, and leadership skills that are necessary for business and its related fields. Additionally, students learn to apply general business management principles, synthesize business, financial, legal, and ethical concepts, prepare financial statements, and analyze business-related data.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program prepares students to use the nursing process to collect and organize relevant health care data and assist in the identification of the health needs/problems of clients throughout their life span and in a variety of settings. The entry-level licensed practical nurse, under appropriate supervision, is prepared to coordinate and provide care, while contributing to the plan for nursing interventions to meet the needs of clients with commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes. Graduates of the LPN Program earn a certificate and are eligible to sit for the LPN licensure examination (NCLEX-PN). The LPN Program articulates with the associate degree RN program providing graduates with advanced standing. Those seeking admission to the LPN Program should select this petitioner category as their program for admission to the college.

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program prepares students for employment and careers in health care industries, such as physician's offices, outpatient clinics, in-patient administration, government, and health insurance industries. The curriculum is designed to provide didactic, laboratory, and externship learning experiences where students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform medical billing and coding, patient scheduling, data entry into the electronic medical record, electrocardiogram and cardiology diagnostic testing, phlebotomy procedures, basic laboratory tests, and maintain overall daily operations in a clinical setting. Medical assistants are the only multi-skilled allied health professional trained to work in ambulatory settings.

Our primary goal is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains (MAERB, 2019).

This Medical Coder/Billing Specialist Certificate prepares students for employment in hospitals, physicians' offices, and other health care settings as medical coders, abstractors, and medical billers of clinical patient information using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) as modified for use in the United States and the HCPCS/CPT coding systems. In addition, students will learn about other related classification systems, clinical documentation requirements, prospective payment systems, e.g., diagnosis related groups (DRGs), reimbursement strategies, and the processing of medical claims. The program incorporates classroom instruction and a practicum covering a wide variety of medical specialties in both ambulatory and inpatient care.

Graduates are prepared to take national certifying examinations administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the national certifying examinations administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Please refer to organizations' website for further details.