Health Professions Career Community
If your goal is to make a difference in the lives of others, our Health Professions programs are dedicated to preparing you for a life of service. From the clinical rigors of Nursing and Surgical Technology to specialized studies in Exercise Science and Public Health, we provide the essential healthcare skills and compassionate expertise that the medical field demands.
Degrees & Certificates
Degree & Certificate programs provide a formal pathway for students pursuing a degree, certificate, letter of recognition, or seamless transfer to another college or university.
Healthcare
Health Sciences
Workforce Training
Workforce Training and Professional Development programs provide industry-recognized credentials and high-demand skills designed to launch your career or expand your proficiency.
Workforce Training Certificates
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Patient Care Technician
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
Professional Development
Community Education
Community Education programs offer a relaxed environment to explore new hobbies, pursue personal passions, and engage with the local community.
Lifelong Learning & Personal Enrichment
- CPR/AED & First Aid Training
- Institute for Learning in Retirement
- Kids on Campus Summer Programs
- Personal Enrichment Classes
- Safe Sitter Training with CPR
- Thrive Programs
Health Sciences Career Fair
Monday, October 5 · 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Looking to jumpstart your career or advance your education? Join us at the Health
Science Career Fair! Representatives will be on-site from Nursing, Respiratory Care,
Surgical Technology, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Health & Exercise
Science, and more.
Bring your resume and discover your next step in healthcare!
Human Performance Lab
Housed in the newly renovated Linganore Hall, the Human Performance Lab is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced physiological assessment within the Health and Exercise Sciences program. Students utilize medical-grade technology—including metabolic carts and air displacement plethysmography—to evaluate aerobic capacity, body composition, and metabolic rates to optimize health and human performance.
Human Performance Lab
Strength and Conditioning Lab
Located in the Athletics Building, the Strength and Conditioning Lab serves as the premier academic hub for the Health and Exercise Sciences Program. This facility provides students with hands-on experience in program design and elite training techniques using industry-standard equipment, including power racks, Olympic weights, and selectorized pulley systems.
Strength and Conditioning LabCareer Resources
Questions?
Academic Contacts
Dean
Sandy McCombe Waller
[email protected]
301.624.2826
Academic Office Manager
Ann Geyer
[email protected]
301.846.2605
Director of Technology
Jeffrey Hawk
[email protected]
301.624.2703
Director of Simulation
Timothy Coulbourn
[email protected]
240.629.7850
Continuing Education & Workforce Development Contacts
Workforce & Community Programs
Registration & Financial Assistance
Jefferson Hall (J Building), 1st floor
[email protected]
301.624.2888
Dean
Dr. Molly Carlson
Continuing Education and Workforce Development
[email protected]
240.629.7905
Director
Dan Saunders
Workforce Education and Community Education
[email protected]
301.624.2879
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Experience Life on Campus
You have plenty of ways to discover your future at Frederick Community College, whether you prefer to visit in person or join us online. From large-scale Open Houses and personal, student-led campus tours to convenient virtual information sessions, we make it easy to explore our community from wherever you are. Connect with us today and see firsthand all the opportunities waiting for you!
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