Noncredit Continuing Education Classes
Summer 2012

NOTE: Room numbers are posted in each building lobby on the day of class.

Child Care Certification I: Growth and Development
This course covers the child development half of 90 hours coursework plus communication skills. This certification course satisfies half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors, and also satisfies the 9-hour Communication Skills requirement. Gain a broad overview of the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth to age 13, and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and the public. This course and a 45-hour course in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool infant-toddler, or school-age) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child care. You must attend all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class. (T) 5.4 CEUs. $230
►Mon,Wed,Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Jun 04-Jul 16
#2388 ZB 669 7066
Gateway Campus
►Jul 18-Aug 29
#6056 ZB 669 7673
Online
(Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.)

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Child Care Certification II: Curriculum
This course covers the curriculum half of 90 hours coursework plus communication skills. This certification course satisfies half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors working with preschoolers, and also satisfies the 9-hour Communication Skills requirement. Discover why play is a child’s work! Examine curriculum materials and teaching methods that stimulate children from birth to age 6, and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and the public. This course and Child Care Certification I are required to complete the 90-hour child care certification. You must attend all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class.(T) 5.4 CEUs. $230
►Jun 13-Aug 08
#2394 ZB 670 7069
Online
(Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.)
►Mon,Wed,Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Jul 23-Aug 31
#6057 ZB 670 7670
Gateway Campus

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Infant and Toddler Care 45 Hours
Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and toddlers at home or in a child care center. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age 3. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers. You must attend all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a certificate. Textbook is included and will be provided in class. 4.5 CEUs. $230
►Sat 9am-4:30pm, Jul 07-Aug 18
#6774 ZB 702 J1700
Laurel College Center

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Infant/Toddler Care
Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and the public. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age 3. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers, and also satisfies the 9-hour communication skills requirement. You must attend all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a certificate. Textbook is included and will be provided in class. 5.4 CEUs. $230
►Jun 15-Jul 27
#2370 ZB 590 7070
Online
(Online class section has optional orientation meeting on June 14, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.)

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School Age Child Care: Curriculum
Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs, and build communication skills to use with parents, coworkers and the public. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and methods for children ages 6-13. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working with school-age children, and also satisfies the 9-hour communication skills requirement. You must attend all hours and successfully complete all course requirements to receive a certificate. Purchase textbook before class. 5.4 CEUs. $230
►Jun 15-Jul 27
#5588 ZB 671 7076
Online
(Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.)

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Child Care Administration
This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a child care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other topics include recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours of administrative training for child care center directors. You must attend all class hours and successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook from HCC bookstore before class. 4.5 CEUs. $230
►Tue,Thu 6:30pm-9:45pm, May 08-Jun 26
#2398   ZB 673 7074
Gateway Campus
►Jul 20-Aug 24
#6061 ZB 673 7677
Online
(Online class section has optional orientation meeting on the first class date, 6:30-8:30pm in Hickory Ridge.)

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Family Child Care Pre-Service SERIES
This class satisfies state training requirements for Family Child Care applicants and new providers to start and operate a home-based child care business. Includes a total of 24 clock-hours: 4 clock-hours of training in each of the state approved Core of Knowledge areas: Child Development, Curriculum, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Special Needs, Professionalism, and Community. You must attend all classroom hours and complete all coursework to successfully complete this course. Call 443-518-4049 for more information. 2.4 CEUs. $150
►Sat 9am-1pm, Jul 21-Aug 04
#6063 ZB 696 7675    Gateway Campus
(In this section you will complete half the hours in class and the other half online with instructor guidance. Optional computer lab sessions are available for one hour after class. Attendance at optional sessions is not required.)
►Sat 9am-5:30pm, Aug 04-Aug 18
#6777 ZB 696 J1703   Laurel College Center
(In this section all class hours are conducted in the classroom.)

Don’t Need the Whole Series? Register for Individual Modules:

Family Child Care-Child Development
Module 1 (Child Development) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30
►Sat 9am-1pm, Jun 16
#5730 ZB 663 J1782   Laurel College Center
►Sat 9am-1pm, Aug 04
#6778 ZB 663 J1704   Laurel College Center

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Family Child Care-Curriculum
Module 2 (Curriculum) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30
Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Jun 16
#5733 ZB 664 J1783   Laurel College Center
Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Aug 04
#6779 ZB 664 J1705   Laurel College Center

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Family Child Care-Health, Safety and Nutrition
Module 3 (Health, Safety & Nutrition) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30
►Sat 9am-1pm, Jun 23
#5734 ZB 665 J1784   Laurel College Center
►Sat 9am-1pm, Aug 11
#6780 ZB 665 J1706   Laurel College Center

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Family Child Care-Special Needs
Module 4 (Special Needs) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30
►Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Jun 23
#5735 ZB 666 J1785   Laurel College Center
►Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Aug 11
#6781 ZB 666 J1707   Laurel College Center

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Family Child Care-Professionalism
Module 5 (Professionalism) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30
►Sat 9am-1pm, Jun 30
#5736 ZB 667 J1786   Laurel College Center
►Sat 9am-1pm, Aug 18
#6782 ZB 667 J1708   Laurel College Center

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Family Child Care-Community
Module 6 (Community) 4 clock-hours. .4 CEUs. $30
►Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Jun 30
#5737 ZB 668 J1787   Laurel College Center
►Sat 1:30pm-5:30pm, Aug 18
#6784 ZB 668 J1709   Laurel College Center

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Learn all about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which can affect apparently healthy infants under one year of age. .2 CEUs. $15
►Sat 2pm-4pm, Jul 21
#6048 ZB 661 7676
Gateway Campus

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Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
This course is designed for child care professionals as an introduction to the basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal communication strategies, and critical reading techniques, with a focus on communication with parents and co-workers, and communication issues within a typical child care day. .9 CEUs. $75 (includes $5 materials fee*)
►Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Jun 15-Jun 29
#2376 ZB 654 7072
Gateway Campus
►Fri 6:30pm-9:45pm, Aug 03-Aug 17
#6045 ZB 654 7671
Gateway Campus

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Emergency Preparedness Training for Child Care Providers
This course provides 6 clock-hours of MSDE-approved training in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for child care. Become better prepared to keep children safe and secure in the event of emergency or disaster situations. Develop a written emergency plan for your child care setting and plan for the unique needs of children during emergency situations. Bring these items to class for your personal plan: your MSDE child care facility license number, two evacuation locations with address and phone number; family providers should also bring telephone numbers of a neighbor and a substitute. .6 CEUs. $15
►Sat 9am-3:30pm, May 19
#2379   ZB 655 7045
Hickory Ridge 108
►Sat 9am-3:30pm, Jul 21
#6047 ZB 655 7674
Hickory Ridge 108
(Cost for this section is $15 and lunch is provided: funded by Project Security Blanket grant.)
►Sat 9am-3:30pm, Aug 25 **$40
#6776 ZB 655 J1702
Laurel College Center
(Cost for this section is $40. Please bring a bag lunch.)

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Medication Administration
Gain skills to administer medications safely to children in child care centers and family child care homes. This state-approved curriculum provides 6 clock hours of MSDE Core of Knowledge: Health, Safety and Nutrition and addresses NAEYC standards for program accreditation. Topics include practices and procedures for administering over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with state child care licensing requirements; instruction is provided by qualified health professionals. MDSE Medication Administration handbook provided in class. Core of Knowledge: 6 clock hrs. HSN. .6 CEUs. $69 (includes $15 materials fee*)
►Sat 9am-3:30pm, Jun 16
#2402 ZB 684 7023
Hickory Ridge
►Sat 9am-3:30pm, Jul 28
#6775 ZB 684 J1701
Laurel College Center

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Asthma and Allergies Training for Child Care
Become better prepared to assist children with asthma and allergies while in your care and provide a healthier program environment. Children with asthma and allergies are increasingly receiving care in licensed programs, and these children often require special care arrangements. This MSDE-approved course provides information and skill training appropriate for child care providers. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 4 clock-hours Special Needs. .4 CEUs. $69 (includes $15 materials fee*)
►Sat 9am-3:30pm, May 12
#5584   ZB 701 7053
Hickory Ridge 108
►Sat 9am-1:15pm, Aug 18
#6761 ZB 703 7672
Hickory Ridge 108

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School-Age Curriculum Development: 45 Hours
This certificate course has been approved by the Maryland State Department of Education to satisfy the curriculum portion (second half of the 90 hours) required for group leaders and directors/coordinators in before/after care group centers and home centers to work with children 5-13 years of age. Prerequisite: Child Growth and Development to work with children birth to 13. Full attendance required. NOTE: This is a hybrid course, part online and part classroom. Access to a computer and computer/Internet skills required. Text required at first class. (T) 4.5 CEUs. $175
►Wed 6:30pm-10pm
AND Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Aug 01-Aug 18
#6798 ZB 656 M1713
Laurel College Center

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Child Care Administration for Directors
This course is designed to meet all the new MSDE administrative requirements for center directors. Topics will include program design and management, budget, daily operations, staff management, and curriculum/activities. Text required at first class. (T) 4.5 CEUs. $175
►Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Jun 02-Jul 07
#6799 ZB 675 M1714
Laurel College Center

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*Fees not eligible for waiver.
**Neither XE courses nor their fees are eligible for waiver.
(T) Textbook recommended or required. Purchase at HCC Bookstore before first class.
(S) Supplied needed. Instructor will provide list at first class.

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