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Report on Non-credit Continuing Education Licensure & Certification Programs
Fiscal Year 2012
Report prepared by Maryland Community College Association for Continuing Education and Training (MCCACET)
Maryland Community Colleges Report on Non-credit Continuing Education
Licensure & Certification Programs Fiscal Year 2012
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Licensure & Certification Defined ................................................................................................................. 3
Enrollment by Credential (FY 2012) .............................................................................................................. 4
Enrollment by Category (FY2012) ................................................................................................................. 5
Health Care ............................................................................................................................. 6
Business and Professional ...................................................................................................... 7
Information Technology ......................................................................................................... 8
Technical ................................................................................................................................ 9
Other .................................................................................................................................... 10
APPENDIX A: Most Commonly Offered Programs in Maryland (FY 2012) ................................................. 11
APPENDIX B: Programs Offered at One Community College Only (FY 2012) ............................................ 12
APPENDIX C: Enrollment Trends ................................................................................................................ 13
APPENDIX D: Governing Bodies, Credentialing Authorities and Descriptions
for Licensure & Certification Programs ................................................................................ 14
APPENDIX E: Maryland Community Colleges ............................................................................................. 35
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Overview
Credentials are becoming increasingly important for anyone who hopes to achieve a higher living standard and greater economic mobility. By attaining a professional credential an individual demonstrates the mastery of rigorous standards of knowledge and skills established by credentialing authorities and earns portable competencies that are recognized and desired by employers. Licenses and certifications are two important credentials and Maryland community colleges’ continuing education programs play a significant role in preparing individuals to obtain them.
This report provides enrollment information for licensure and certification programs from fiscal year 2012 (July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012). In summary:
Non-credit continuing education programs in Maryland provided education leading to 144 different licenses and certifications
More than 59,000 individuals used Maryland community college continuing education programs to help them obtain or maintain a professional credential
Some credentials require successful completion of multiple courses; therefore, the total course registrations in these programs exceeded 91,000
Since FY 1999, when these figures were first collected and reported, total course registrations in credentialing programs have increased 78.4%
The sixteen (16) Maryland community colleges worked in concert with a total of 96 international, national, federal and state groups who set the standards for these credentials. The standards that students must meet depend upon the credential sought but include the successful completion of one or more courses, an examination, and/or a demonstration of hands-on skills mastery. Each program meets or exceeds these professional measures while ensuring that the curricula and instructors also meet college standards.
Appendix D provides details about the programs in this report, including descriptions and contact information for government and professional organizations that establish the credentialing standards.
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Licensure & Certification Defined
In the United States, a professional credential is a designation of competence awarded in a variety of forms, often a license or a certification. This report provides enrollment and other information on each of the 144 programs mentioned in this document (Appendix D). The following definitions will assist in understanding the information.
Licensure is a non-voluntary process by which an agency of government regulates a profession. It grants permission to an individual to engage in an occupation if it finds that the applicant has attained the level of competency required to ensure that public health, safety and welfare will be reasonably protected. Licensing is always based on the action of a legislative body. Once a licensing law has been passed, it becomes illegal for anyone to engage in that occupation unless he/she has a license. Specific education and/or an examination may be part of the requirements for an individual’s license application. Licenses may require continuing education for periodic renewals.
Professional certification is a voluntary process by which a non-governmental professional organization grants recognition to an individual who has met certain standards. It is a credential which attests that the individual has demonstrated a certain level of mastery of a specific body of knowledge and skills within the relevant field of practice. Meeting the standard may require any of the following: specific education, work experience, or an examination of knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job. Maintaining certifications often requires continuing education in approved topic areas. Certification is designed to promote and maintain integrity and quality in a given industry.
State Mandated Certifications. In some instances, state regulations require that persons employed in a certain profession must hold a certification from a non-governmental professional organization in recognition that certain standards have been met by the individual holding the certification.
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Enrollment by Credential (FY 2012)
Licenses and certifications are two important credentials with standards for the former usually established by government agencies and for the latter by professional associations. Programs are developed to prepare students to meet the standards for obtaining a credential, as well as provide ongoing continuing education requirements to maintain a credential. Additionally, some programs require that a student complete more than one course. This accounts for the higher number of total course registrations than the number of individual students.
Credential Students Total Course Registrations
License 22,904 37,063 Certification 36,098 54,787 Totals 59,002 91,850
License 39%
Certification 61%
Students
License 40% Certification
60%
Total Course Registrations
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Enrollment by Category (FY 2012)
This report places programs leading to credentials into five categories: • Health Care - programs leading to credentials in medical care of the mind and body, as
well as occupations that support the medical community • Business and Professional Services - programs leading to credentials in fields providing
objective counsel and service to others • Information Technology - programs leading to credentials in fields involving the
development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks • Technical - programs leading to credentials in mechanical, industrial or commercial
trades • Other - programs leading to credentials in fields not included in the above named
categories
Category Number of Programs Students
Total Course Registrations
Health Care 43 19,511 26,214 Business and Professional 23 4,963 6,759 Information Technology 16 1,966 2,621 Technical 32 9,456 22,731 Other 30 23,106 33,525 Totals 144 59,002 91,850 Specific programs and enrollment numbers for each category are shown on pages 6-10. Appendix D (p.14) provides further details about each program.
Health Care 33%
Business and
Professional Services
9%
Information Technology
3%
Technical 16%
Other 39%
Students Health Care
29%
Business and
Professional Services
7%
Information Technology
3%
Technical 25%
Other 36%
Total Course Registrations
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Enrollment by Category (FY 2012): Health Care Program Students Total Course Registrations
ACLS Adv. Cardiac Life Supp. 68 83 Addictions Counselor 159 219 Assisted Living Manager 46 146 Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) 70 70 Cardiac Rescue Technician 244 247 Cardiovascular Technician 3 46 Central Service Technician 16 40 Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist 34 50 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1,889 3,653 CPR and First Aid 9,661 9,836 Dental Assistant 501 768 Dental Radiology 181 181 Dentist 260 340 EKG Technician 286 372 Electronic Health Records Specialist Certification 89 97 Emergency Medical Technician 649 795 First Responder 42 42 Massage Therapist 114 235 MD Board of Nursing Train the Trainer 9 9 Medical Assistant 17 25 Medical Assistant (Office) 138 699 Medical Coder 262 1,050 Medical Office Support 55 254 Medical Transcriptionist 176 240 Medication Assistant for Assisted Living 18 19 Medicine Aide (including Recertification) 911 967 Nurse Refresher (All) 265 495 Nursing 1,597 1,784 Occupational Therapist 227 297 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant 12 56 Optician 1 2 Pharmacy Technician 246 442 Phlebotomy Technician 537 1,110 Physical Therapist 289 352 Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician 26 305 Radiology Technician 94 143 Reg. Nurse Case Mgr./Delegating Nurse, Asst. Lvng. 67 67 Reiki Certification 16 16 Respiratory Therapist 26 26 Speech/Language Pathologists/Audiologists 16 24 Sterile Processing Technician 52 52 Surgical Technician 24 317 Veterinarian 118 243 Total Health Care Programs: 43 19,511 26,214
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Enrollment by Category (FY 2012): Business and Professional
Program Students Total Course Registrations
Accountant 181 208 Certified Bookkeeper 11 11 Certified Payroll Professional 14 15 Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management 17 17 Counselor 105 215 Financial Planner 2 2 Food Service Management 695 719 Forest Qualified Professional 18 18 Green Generalist 11 24 Human Resources Management 11 16 Insurance Broker Salesperson 138 177 International Personnel Management Associate (IPMA) 20 20 Paralegal 8 8 Personal Trainer 130 165 Project Management 570 723 Psychologist 11 16 Real Estate Appraiser 345 491 Real Estate Broker/Sales 1,590 2,570 Social Worker 724 857 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 291 301 Solid Waste Management Operator 2 2 Travel Agent 68 183 Wedding Planner 1 1 Total Business and Professional Services Programs: 23 4,963 6,759
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Enrollment by Category (FY 2012): Information Technology
Program Students Total Course Registrations
A+ Certification 358 541 AutoCAD 65 71 Carrier Ethernet Certification - Associate 48 48 Certified Information Systems Security Professional 45 45 Certified Internet Webmaster, Master Designation 139 156 Certified Wireless Network Administrator 5 5 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 177 243 CompTIA® Security+ Certification Preparation 137 147 Cybersecurity 28 35 Final Cut Pro (Apple Certification) 34 34 IC3® (Internet and Computing Core Certification) 6 6 Microsoft Cert. Desktop Support Tech. 98 118 Microsoft Cert. Sys. Engineer (Admin) 19 20 Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS) 636 970 Network + 130 134 Oracle Certification 41 48 Total Information Technology Programs: 16 1,966 2,621
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Enrollment by Category (FY 2012): Technical
Program Students Total Course Registrations
Alternative Energy 64 65 Apartment Maintenance Technician 61 61 Apprenticeship, all (Construction, electrician, plumber, etc.)
3,666 12,082
Automotive Service Tech (AST) 522 1,276 Certified Miner 765 767 Confined Space Certification 46 86 Electrician 631 2,145 Electrician (NCCER) 51 87 Energy Auditor 61 65 Engineer 13 13 Environmental Sanitarians 118 118 EPA Technician 88 88 Fork Lift Certification 224 225 HAZ-MAT 58 58 Heat/Vent/AC/Refrig. (HVACR) 538 943 Home Improvement Contractor 137 138 Home Inspector 165 165 J-Standard Soldering Certification 7 7 Land Surveyors 108 108 Lead Paint Maintenance 157 162 LEED Green Associate 38 38 Locksmith 42 98 Master Logger, Maryland 15 15 NABCEP PV Entry Level 18 18 OSHA Safety and Health 332 340 Plumber 41 62 Refrigeration Transition & Recovery 66 68 Safety Inspector, MD State 296 480 Stationary Engineer's Certification Prep, Maryland 113 122 Visible Emissions Technician 71 95 Wastewater Treatment Tech/Mgr. 546 779 Welder 398 1,957 Total Technical Programs: 32 9,456 22,731
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Enrollment by Category (FY 2012): Other
Program Students Total Course Registrations
Babysitter Training 56 56 Boating Safety 471 472 Captain's License 60 60 Certified Health Education Specialist 12 12 Child Care 5,697 9,769 Commercial Driver’s License(CDL) for Examiners 174 332 Commercial Driver’s License(CDL) 398 760 Correctional Officers 1,075 1,454 Cosmetologist/Manicurist 38 42 Developmental Disability Worker 636 3,317 Driver Improvement/Point Sys 854 877 Driver's Education (non-CDL) 3,956 4,045 Driver's Education, Instructor Certification 12 15 Esthetician 9 39 Firefighter 14 14 Fitness Professional Certification (ACE, AFAA, etc.) 279 288 Flagger 119 119 Law Enforcement 2,072 3,512 Lifeguard 66 66 Motorcycle Safety 5,261 5,346 Pesticide Applicator 4 5 Pool Operator 352 357 Principles of Education for Healthcare Educators 3 3 Professional Yoga Instructor 87 87 Scuba Diving 3 6 Teacher 492 879 Technician of Alcohol Management (TAM) 41 41 Temporary Traffic Control Traffic Manager 47 47 Water Safety Instructor 805 1,492 WaterART Certification 13 13 Total Other Programs: 30 23,106 33,525
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APPENDIX A Most Commonly Offered Programs in Maryland (FY 2012)
Maryland community colleges are responsible for serving both statewide and local workforce needs. Appendix A lists programs that prepare students for credentials that have strong market demand across Maryland and therefore are offered by a majority of the 16 colleges.
Program Number of Colleges Offering Students Total Course
Registrations CPR and First Aid 15 9,661 9,836 Child Care 15 5,697 9,769 Motorcycle Safety 13 5,261 5,346 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 13 1,889 3,653 Food Service Management 12 695 719 A+ Certification 12 358 541 Real Estate Appraiser 12 345 491 Medicine Aide 11 911 967 Pharmacy Technician 11 246 442 Real Estate Broker/Sales 10 1,590 2,570 Phlebotomy Technician 10 537 1,110 HVACR 10 556 985 Dental Assistant 10 501 768 Totals 28,247 37,197 Percent of FY12 Enrollment 47.8% 40.4%
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000
CPR and First AidChild Care
Motorcycle SafetyCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Food Service ManagementA+ Certification
Real Estate AppraiserMedicine Aide
Pharmacy TechnicianReal Estate Broker/SalesPhlebotomy Technician
HVACRDental Assistant
Students
Total Course Registration
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APPENDIX B Programs Offered at One Community College Only (FY 2012)
(Enrollment greater than 10)
Licensure and certification continuing education programs are developed at single college locations due to unique market conditions, partnership opportunities, or areas of expertise within each college.
Program College Students Total Course Registrations
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Carroll 68 83 Alternative Energy Hagerstown 64 65 Apartment Maintenance Technician Montgomery 61 61 Babysitter Training Harford 56 56 Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) Garrett 70 70 Cardiac Rescue Technician Harford 244 247 Cardiovascular Technician CCBC 3 46 Carrier Ethernet Certification – Associate Level Anne Arundel 48 48 Central Service Technician CCBC 16 40 Certified Bookkeeper Frederick 11 11 Certified Health Education Specialist Howard 12 12 Certified Information Systems Security Professional Anne Arundel 45 45 Certified Payroll Professional PGCC 14 15 Confined Space Certification Frederick 46 86 Engineer Hagerstown 13 13 Environmental Sanitarians Howard 118 118 Esthetician Anne Arundel 9 39 Final Cut Pro PGCC 34 34 Firefighter Garrett 14 14 Green Generalist Carroll 11 24 HAZ-MAT Allegany 58 58 International Personnel Management Assoc.(IPMA) PGCC 20 20 Locksmith PGCC 42 98 Master Logger, Maryland Allegany 15 15 Medical Assistant Carroll 17 25 Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Montgomery 98 118 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Admin) Hagerstown 19 20 NABCEP PV Entry Level Montgomery 18 18 Ophthalmic Medical Assistant CCBC 12 56 Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician CCBC 26 305 Professional Yoga Instructor Anne Arundel 87 87 Radiology Technician Hagerstown 94 143 Respiratory Therapist Allegany 26 26 Sterile Processing Technician Montgomery 52 52 Surgical Technician CCBC 24 317 Temporary Traffic Control Traffic Manager Allegany 47 47 Visible Emissions Technician CCBC 71 95 Water Safety Instructor Southern MD 805 1,492 WaterART Certification Southern MD 13 13 Totals 2,501 4,132 Percent of All Enrollment 4.2% 4.5%
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APPENDIX C Enrollment Trends
Appendix C shows the history of continuing education enrollment in programs for licensure and certification credentials.
Fiscal Year Students % Change Total Course Registrations % Change
1999 X 51,597 n/a 2000 X 68,023 31.8% 2001 X 52,851 -22.3% 2002 X 73,056 38.2% 2003 X 85,261 16.7% 2004 56,375 75,717 -11.2% 2005 64,484 14.4% 88,389 16.7% 2006 66,223 2.7% 96,433 9.1% 2007 69,297 4.6% 105,230 9.1% 2008 67,807 -2.2% 105,658 0.4% 2009 65,763 -3.0% 102,449 -3.0% 2010 64,685 -1.6% 102,617 0.2% 2011 60,830 -6.0% 93,863 -8.5% 2012 59,002 -3.0% 91,850 -2.1%
% change since 2004 4.7% 21.3%
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60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Enrollment Trends: 2004 - 2012
Students Total Course Registration
APPENDIX D Governing Bodies, Credentialing Authorities and Descriptions
for Licensure & Certification Programs
Appendix D shows continuing education programs that: Prepare for Pre-License or Certification (Pre-Lic Cert)
• to provide the initial coursework required by a government agency or professional association to be successfully completed before a student can apply for a credential (license or certificate)
• to prepare a student for a credentialing exam Maintain License or Certification (Con Ed)
• to provide the continuing education required for a credentialed student to maintain the license or certificate
Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
A+ Certification Exam prep to qualify to configure and repair PCs
X Certification National/No Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA®) www.comptia.org
Accountant CE for CPA-Certified Public Accountant X License State/Yes MD State Board of Public
Accountancy, DLLR www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cpa
ACLS Adv. Cardiac Life Support
Credential and CE in Advanced Life Support
X X Certification National/No American Heart Association www.heart.org
Addictions Counselor
CE for those holding addiction counselor license X Certification State/Yes
MD Addictions Prof. Certification Board/MD Board of Prof Counselors/Therapists
www.mapcb.com/certification.html
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Alternative Energy
Credential for providers of wind/turbine services or geothermal installation
X Certification International/No
NABCEP/Int’l Ground Source Heat Pump Assoc.
www.nabcep.org
www.igshpa.okstate.edu
Apartment Maintenance Tech. Certificate
Exam Prep for NAAEI apt. maintenance tech.
X Certification National/No National Apartment Association Education Institute www.naahq.org
Apprenticeship, all Prep for journeyman status in occupational trades
X License State/Yes MD Apprenticeship & Training Council
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr/apprcouncil.shtml
Assisted Living Manager
Credential and CE to provide care in assisted living setting
X X Certification State/Yes Maryland State Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality
www.dhmh.maryland.gov/ohcq
AutoCAD Credential in drafting software X Certification National/No American Design & Drafting
Association www.adda.org
Automotive Service Technician (AST)
Exam prep for Automotive Service Excellence Exams
X Certification National/No Automotive Service Excellence www.ase.com
Babysitter Training Young adult prep for Red Cross babysitter certificate
X Certification National/No American Red Cross www.redcross.org
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Boating Safety
Credential for operators of recreational watercraft
X Certification State/Yes MD Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.md.us
Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
Credential and CE in basic trauma life support for EMTs
X X Certification National/No Basic Trauma Life Support, Incorporated http://ehs.umbc.edu/ce/BTLS/btls.htm
Captain’s License Credential to pilot 100-ton+ boats X License Federal/Yes U.S. Coast Guard www.uscg.mil
Cardiac Rescue Technician
Credential and CE to provide cardiac care to stroke/heart attack victims
X X Certification State/Yes MD Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems http://miemss.org
Cardiovascular Technician
Exam prep for Cardiovascular Technician (CVT)
X Certification National/No Cardiovascular Credentialing International www.cci-online.org
Carrier Ethernet Certification - Associate
CE for those certified in Carrier Ethernet (CE) standards and applications.
X Certification International/No CISCO www.cisco.com
Central Service Technician
Exam prep for Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
X Certification International/No
International Association of Health Care Service Material
Management (IAHCSMM) www.iahcsmm.org
Certified Bookkeeper
Credential and CE for bookkeepers X X Certification National/Yes The American Institute of
Professional Bookkeepers http://aipb.org
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Certified Health Education Specialist
CE to maintain certification as health education specialist X Certification National/No National Commission for Health
Education Credentialing, Inc. www.nchec.org
Certified Info Systems Sec Prof
Credential as formation systems security professional
X Certification International/No
International Information Systems Security Certification
Consortium www.isc2.org
Certified Internet Webmaster, Master Designation
Exam prep for CompTIA® credential for day-to-day website management
X Certification National/No Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp TIA) www.comptia.org
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist
CMRS Credential for Medical Industry X Certification National/No American Medical Billing
Association http://www.ambanet.net/AMBA.htm
Certified Miner Certification and CE required by MSHA to work in a mine
X X Certification State/Yes MD Dept. of the
Environment/Mine Safety and Health Administration
www.msha.gov
Certified Nursing Asst. (CNA)
Credential to provide clinical support to RNs and LPNs
X Certification State/Yes MD State Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Certified Payroll Prof.(CPP)
Credential for payroll professionals X Certification National/No American Payroll Association www.americanpayroll.org
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management
Credential for those who acquire and move material
X Certification National/No Institute for Supply Management www.ism.ws
Certified Wireless Network Administrator
Exam prep for CompTIA® Network Administrator credential
X Certification National/No Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp TIA) www.comptia.org
Child Care
Credential and CE for providers of licensed child care and before & after school care
X X Certification State/Yes Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care
(MSDE-OCC)
www.msde.maryland.gov/MSDE/divisions/child_care/child_care.htm
Cisco Certification Network Association (CCNA)
Exam prep for Cisco information technology network professionals
X Certification International/No Cisco http://cisco.com
Commercial Driver’s (CDL) License for Examiners
Credential to conduct final MVA licensing exams for CDL
X License State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle Administration http://mva.state.md.us
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Credential to drive commercial vehicles, trucks, 16+ passenger buses, mobile cranes, uncoupled tractors
X License State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle Administration http://mva.state.md.us
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
CompTIA® Security + Cert. Prep
Exam prep to provide network security within an organization
X Certification National/No CompTIA® www.comptia.com
Confined Space Certification
Credential for one who will enter a permit-required confined space
X Certification State/Yes MD Occupational Safety & Health Administration www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/mosh
Correctional Officers
Credential and CE for detention center and jail personnel
X X Certification State/Yes MD Police & Correctional Training Commission www.dpscs.state.md.us
Cosmetologist/ Manicurist
Credential for hair, skin, and nail care professionals
X License State/Yes MD State Board of Cosmetologists www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos
Counselor CE for counseling professionals X License State/Yes MD Board of Professional
Counselors www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bopc
CPR & First Aid
Credential and CE for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – First Aid
X X Certification National/No American Heart Association www.heart.org
Cybersecurity Credential for network penetration testers
X Certification International/No EC Council www.eccouncil.org
Dental Assistant
Credential to perform duties to support dental patient care
X License State/Yes MD Board of Dental Examiners www.dhmh.state.md.us/dental
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Dental Radiology Exam prep for Dental Radiation Health and Safety exam
X Certification National/No Dental Assistant National Board www.danb.org
Dentist CE for licensed oral care doctors X License State/Yes MD Board of Dental Examiners,
DHMH www.dhmh.state.md.us/dental
Developmental Disability Worker
Credential for those who care for developmentally disabled adults
X Certification State/Yes MD Dept. of Health & Mental
Hygiene/Developmental Disability Administration
http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx
Driver Improvement/ Point System
CE required for persons who accumulate excessive points on their driver’s license
X Certification State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle Administration www.mva.state.md.us
Driver's Education, Instructor Certification
Prep course for persons pursuing a driver's license
X License State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle Administration www.mva.state.md.us
Driver's Education (non-CDL)
Credential for persons teaching driver's education
X Certification State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle Administration www.mva.state.md.us
EKG Technician
Credential for one who performs electrocardiograph tracings of the heart
X Certification National/No National Health Career Association www.nhanow.com
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Electronic Health Records Specialist
Training for those who maintain electronic health records
Certification National/No National Health Career Association www.nhanow.com
Electrician
CE for electricians and prep for Electrician Masters License and Electrical Code Update
X X License State/Yes MD Apprenticeship & Training Council
www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr/apprcouncil.shtml
Electrician (NCCER)
Four-level training to meet NCCER requirements for electricians
Certification National/No National Council for Construction Education and Research www.nccer.org
Emergency Medical Technician
Credential for the 3 levels of EMTs – Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic
X X Certification State/Yes MD Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems www.miemss.org/
Energy Auditor
Credential and CE for one who conducts a home energy audit and CE for already certified.
X X Certification National/No Building Performance Institute (BPI) www.bpi.org/
Engineer CE for licensed professional engineers X License National/Yes National Society of Professional
Engineers www.nspe.org/index.html
Environmental Sanitarians
Credential and CE water, air and land managers
X X Certification State/No MD Department of the Environment www.mde.state.md.us/
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
EPA Technician
Credential and CE for those who enforce environmental regulations
X X Certification Federal/No US Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/
Esthetician Credential for one who will care for and treat the skin
X License State/Yes Maryland State Board of Cosmetology (DLLR) www.dllr.state.md.us/license/cos
Final Cut Pro (Apple Certification)
Level One Credential for mastery of Apple’s non-linear video editing software.
X Certification National/No Apple, Inc. http://training.apple.com/certification
Financial Planner (CFP)
Credential and CE for Financial Analysts and Planners
X X Certification National/No Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards www.cfp.net/
Firefighter
Credential for member of company organized to fight fires
X Certification State/Yes Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) www.mfri.org
First Responder
Credential for delivery of advanced first aid to accident or sudden illness victim
X Certification National/No
National Safety Council
www.nsc.org/
American Red Cross
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Fitness Certification/ Fitness Professional
Credential for one who will lead fitness and health activities
X Certification International/No
American Aerobic Association International/International
Sports Medicine Association aaai-ismafitness.com
Flagger Credential to provide traffic control and safety in work zones
X Certification National/Yes American Traffic Safety Services Assoc. - National Safety Council www.nsc.org/
Food Service Management – (ServSafe®)
Credential for the safe preparation, cooking, and storing of food
X X Certification National/No National Restaurant Foundation and other Credentialing Groups www.servsafe.com
Forest Qualified Professional
CE for persons licensed to submit forest stand delineation and forest conversation plans
X License State/Yes MD Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.state.md.us
Fork Lift Certification
Credential for one operating a fork lift. X Certification State/Yes MD Occupational & Safety &
Health Administration www.osha.gov
Green Generalist
Credential for one who implements sustainability methods and processes
X Certification State/No Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute www.mtech.umd.edu
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
HAZ-MAT
Credential for CDL license holder who will transport hazardous material
X X Certification State/Yes MD Occupational Safety & Health Administration www.osha.gov
Heat/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration (HVACR)
Master prep and CE for HVAC-R technicians X License State/Yes
MD State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, &
Refrigeration Contractors www.dllr.state.md.us/license/hvacr
Home Improvement Contractor
Credential for one owning & operating a home improvement business
X License State/Yes MD Home Improvement Commission www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mhic
Home Inspector
Credential for one who inspects domiciles for structural or systemic problems
X X License State/Yes
Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal
Management Companies, and Home Inspectors
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi
Human Resources Management Certificate
Credential for managers X Certification National/No American Management
Association (AMA) www.amanet.org
IC3® (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
Credential for digital literacy skills - basic computer and Internet use.
X Certification International/No Certiport® www.certiport.com
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Insurance Broker Salesperson
Credential and CE for one who sells property/casualty and health/life insurance policies
X X License State/Yes MD Insurance Administration www.mdinsurance.state.md.us
IPMA Certification
Credential for human resource professional in federal, state and local governments
X Certification International/No
International Personnel Management Association for
Human Resources (IPMA) http://ipma-hr.org/
J-Standard Soldering Certification
Credential and CE in electrical and electronic soldering assemblies for manufacturing operators
X X Certification National/No
Institute of Interconnecting & Packaging – Electronic Circuits -
Association Connecting Electronic Industries
www.ipc.org
Land Surveyors CE for licensed Maryland surveyors X License State/Yes Maryland Department of Labor,
Licensing and Regulations (DLLR) www.dllr.state.md.us/license/ls
Law Enforcement
Credential and CE for local and or municipal police officers
X X Certification State/Yes MD Police & Correctional Training Commission www.dpscs.state.md.us
Lead Paint Maintenance
Credential for one who supervises or performs lead paint abatement and inspection
X License State/Yes MD Department of the Environment www.mde.state.md.us
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
LEED Green Associate
Credential for leadership in energy and environmental design
X Certification National/No Green Building Certification Institute www.gbci.org
Lifeguard Credential for one who maintains swimmer safety
X Certification National/No American Red Cross www.redcross.org
Locksmith Credential for locksmiths and safe technicians
X X Certification National/No Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) www.aloa.org
Massage Therapist
Credential for one who performs hands-on manipulation of soft body tissue
X X License State/Yes MD Chiropractic Board http://dhmh.maryland.gov/chiropractic
Master Logger, Maryland
CE for persons licensed to operate timber harvesting in Maryland
X License State/Yes MD Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service www.dnr.state.md.us
MD Board of Nursing Train the Trainer
Credential for case managers and delegating nurses working with assisted living facilities
X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Medical Assistant
Credential for competency in clinical and administrative healthcare procedures
X Certification National/No National Health career Association (NHA) www.nhanow.com
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Medical Assistant (Office)
Credential for one who provides assistance to nurse and physician in an office setting
X Certification National/No American Association of Medical Assistants www.aama-ntl.org
Medical Coder Credential for one who assigns codes to medical procedures
X Certification National/No American Health & Information Management Association www.ahima.org
Medical Office Support
Credential for one who provides medical office support
X Certification National/No National Health Career Association www.nhanow.com
Medical Transcriptionist
Credential for transcribers of medical dictation
X Certification National/No American Association of Medical Transcription www.themtassist.com
Medication Assistant for Assisted Living
Credential for one who administers medication in confined settings
X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Medicine Aide (includes re-cert)
Credential for nursing assistant to administer medication
X X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Microsoft Cert. Desktop Support Technician
CE for persons certified to support computer infrastructures
X Certification National/No Microsoft www.microsoft.com
Microsoft Cert. Systems Engineer (Admin)
CE for persons certified to design & implement computer infrastructures
X Certification National/No Microsoft www.microsoft.com
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS)
Credential in Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
X X Certification National/No Microsoft www.microsoft.com
Motorcycle Safety Credential to operate a motorcycle X License State/Yes MD Motor Vehicle Administration www.mva.maryland.gov
NABCEP PV Entry Level
CE for persons certified to design, install and operate grid-tied and stand-alone PV Systems.
X Certification National/No North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners www.nabcep.org
Network +
Credential for one who configures & installs network components
X Certification National/No Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA®) www.comptia.org
Nurse Refresher (All)
CE to renew a dormant RN license X License State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Nursing CE for licensed nurses X License State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Occupational Therapist
CE for licensed occupational therapists X License State/Yes MD State Board of Occupational
Therapy Practice www.dhmh.maryland.gov/botp
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Credential to assist ophthalmologists with eye exams
X License State/Yes MD Board of Optometry www.dhmh.maryland.gov/optometry
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Optician Exam prep for optician certification X Certification National/No American Board of Opticianry www.dhmh.maryland.gov/optometry
Oracle Certification
Credential in server and database language development
X Certification International/No Oracle Corporation www.oracle.com
OSHA Safety and Health
Credentials for persons involved in safety & health regulations and codes
X X Certification State/No MD Occupational Safety and Health Administration dllr.state.md.us/labor/mosh/
Paralegal
Credential for one who performs legal services sanctioned by federal and state authority
X Certification National/No American Association for Paralegal Education www.aafpe.org
Personal Trainer Certificate
Credential for one who provides one-on-one fitness instruction
X Certification National/No American Council on Exercise (ACE) www.acefitness.org
Pesticide Applicator
Credential for storage and application of pesticides
X License State/Yes Maryland Department of Agriculture mda.maryland.gov
Pharmacy Technician
Credential for one who assists licensed pharmacists
X Certification State/Yes MD Board of Pharmacy dhmh.maryland.gov/pharmacy
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Phlebotomy Technician
Credential for one who performs venipuncture for blood specimens
X Certification National/No American Society for Phlebotomy Technicians www.aspt.org
Physical Therapist CE for licensed physical therapists X License State/Yes MD Board of Physical Therapy
Examiners www.dhmh.maryland.gov/bphte
Plumber
CE for journeymen & masters and code certification and prep for masters classes
X X License State/Yes MD State Board of Plumbing www.dllr.state.md.us/license/pl
Polysomnographic (Sleep) Tech
Credential to work in a sleep center X Certification National/No American Association of Sleep
Technologists www.aastweb.org
Pool Operator
Credential to maintain proper chemical levels in pools
X X Certification State/Yes MD Department of Health & Mental Hygiene www.dhmh.maryland.gov
Principles of Education for Healthcare Educators
Credential for first-time CNA instructors X Certification State/Yes Maryland Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Professional Yoga Instructor
Credential for Registered Yoga Instructor status
X Certification National/No Yoga Alliance www.yogaalliance.org
Project Management
Credential for project mgmt. professionals X Certification National/No Project Management Institute www.pmi.org
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Psychologist CE for licensed psychologist X License State/Yes MD State Board of Psychologists www.dhmh.state.md/psych
Radiology Technician
CE for certified radiology technicians X Certification State/No American College of Radiology www.acr.org
Real Estate Appraiser
Credential and CE for persons appraising real estate property
X X License State/Yes
MD Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal
Management Companies, and Home Inspectors
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi
Real Estate Broker/Sales
Credential and CE for persons selling real estate property
X X License State/Yes
MD Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal
Management Companies, and Home Inspectors
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi
Refrigeration Transition & Recovery
Credential to handle CFC refrigerants X Certification Federal/No Any approved EPA approved
provider www.epa.gov
Registered Nurse Case Manager/ Delegating Nurse in Assisted Living
Credential for RN working as case managers or delegating nurses w/ medication techniques in assisted living facilities
X License State/Yes MD Board of Nursing www.mbon.org
Reiki Certification
Credential for practitioner of holistic natural healing
X Certification National/No Reiki Plus www.reikiplus.com
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Respiratory Therapist
Exam prep Registered Respiratory Therapist Exam
X Certification National/No National Board of Respiratory Care www.mbp.state.md.us
Safety Inspector, MD State
Credential for one who inspects equipment and vehicles to ensure compliance with state safety regulations
X License State/Yes Maryland State Police -
Automotive Safety Enforcement Division
www.mdsp.org
SCUBA Diving
Credential for one who operates self -contained breathing apparatuses
X Certification International/No
Professional Association of Diving Instructors www.padi.com
Social Worker CE for licensed social workers X License State/Yes MD Board of Social Work
Examiners dhmh.maryland.gov/bswe
Society for Human Resource Management
Credential for human resource managers X Certification National/No Society for Human Resource
Management www.shrm.org
Solid Waste Management Operator
Credential for solid waste management X Certification National/No Solid Waste Association of North
America www.swana.org
Speech/Language Pathologists/ Audiologists
CE for licensed audiologists and speech/ language pathologists
X License State/Yes Maryland Board of Examiners for
Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
www.dhmh.maryland.gov/boardsahs
Stationary Engineer’s Certification Prep
Exam prep for stationary engineer X License State/Yes MD DLLR, Board of Stationary
Engineers www.dllr.state.md.us/license/stateng
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Sterile Processing Technician
CE for certified sterile processing technicians X Certification National/No
International Association of Healthcare Central Service
Material Management www.iahcsmm.org
Surgical Technician Credential for one who supports surgical teams
X X Certification National/No Liaison Council for Certification of Surgical Technicians www.nbstsa.org
Teacher Initial teacher credential X Certification State/No MD State Board of Education www.marylandpublicschools.org
Technician of Alcohol Mgmt. (TAM)
Credential for one who dispenses or sells liquor
X X Certification State/No MD State Licensed Beverage Association www.mslba.org
Temporary Traffic Control Traffic Manager
Credential for one who provides temporary traffic control
X Certification State/Yes MD State Highway Administration www.roads.maryland.gov
Travel Agent Credential for those who handle travel arrangements
X Certification National/No The Travel Institute www.thetravelinstitute.com
Veterinarian CE for licensed veterinarians X License State/Yes Maryland Department of
Agriculture www.mda.maryland.gov
Visible Emissions Tech
Credential to perform tests on vehicle exhaust systems
X X Certification National/No National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety
www.colostate.edu/depts/ncvecs/ncvecs1.html
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Description Pre-Lic
Cert
Con Ed Credential
Governing Body/State Mandated
Credentialing Group Website
Wastewater Treatment Tech./Mgr.
Credential to work in water and water treatment plants
X X License State/Yes Board of Water & Wastewater Systems Operators www.mde.state.md.us
WaterART Certification
Credential for the aquatics and fitness industries
X Certification International/No WaterART Fitness International www.waterart.org.
Water Safety Instructor
Credential for instructors of lifeguard courses
X Certification National/No American Red Cross www.redcross.org
Wedding Planner Certificate
Credential for wedding planner X Certification National/No Wedding Planning Institute www.theweddingplanninginstitute.com
Welder Credential for welders X Certification National/No American Welding Society www.aws.org
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Appendix E Maryland Community Colleges
Allegany College of Maryland 301-784-5277 www.allegany.edu/ce Anne Arundel Community College 410-777-2332 www.aacc.edu/coned/default.cfm Baltimore City Community College 410-986-3220 www.bccc.edu Carroll Community College 410-386-8107 www.carrollcc.edu/cetcourses Cecil College 410-287-6060 x611 www.cecil.edu/Continuing-Education Chesapeake College 410-827-5834 www.chesapeake.edu/continuing_ed/ College of Southern Maryland 301-934-7766 www.csmd.edu
Frederick Community College 301-846-2491 www.frederick.edu/courses_and_programs/whatisce.aspx Garrett College 301-387-3101 www.garrettcollege.edu/coned Hagerstown Community College 240-500-2476 www.hagerstowncc.edu/coned Harford Community College 443-412-2170 www.harford.edu/cet/ Howard Community College 443-518-4974 www.howardcc.edu/coned Montgomery College 240-567-2582 www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/ Prince George's Community College 301-322-0417 www.pgcc.edu/Programs_and_Courses/Noncredit_Offerings.aspx
Community College of Baltimore Co. 443-840-4777 www.ccbcmd.edu/ceed/index.html
Wor-Wic Community College 410-334-2815 www.worwic.edu/Academics/ContinuingEducation.aspx
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