Health Sciences Department
The Health Sciences Institute on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus offers a wide variety of credit courses in a number of different disciplines to accommodate all types of students.
Whether you are looking to complete a degree here at Montgomery College, start a program of study to transfer to a four year university, or simply attend a course in the interest of professional development, we can help.
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Fire Science
- Health Information Management
- Homeland Security
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
Degrees and Certificates
Courses by Subject
- SONO 101 - Orientation to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- SONO 105 - Acoustical Physics I
- SONO 112 - Abdominal Sonography I
- SONO 123 - Obstetric/Gynecology Sonography I
- SONO 200 - Independent Study in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- SONO 204 - Introduction to Sectional Anatomy
- SONO 205 - Acoustical Physics and Instrumentation II
- SONO 210 - Breast Sonography
- SONO 224 - Seminar-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- SONO 229 - Pediatric Echocardiography
- SONO 232 - Abdominal Sonography II
- SONO 243 - Obstetric/Gynecology Sonography II
- SONO 245 - Adult Echocardiography I
- SONO 246 - Vascular Sonography I
- SONO 248 - Adult Echocardiography II
- SONO 256 - Vascular Sonography II
- SONO 261 - Sonography Practicum I
- SONO 262 - Sonography Practicum II
- SONO 263 - Sonography Practicum III
- SONO 264 - Sonography Practicum IV
- SONO 265 - Sonography Practicum V
- SONO 266 - Sonography Practicum VI
- FIRE 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
- FIRE 102 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
- FIRE 103 - Building Construction for Fire Protection
- FIRE 104 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety & Survival
- FIRE 105 - Fire Prevention
- FIRE 201 - Fire Protection Systems
- FIRE 202 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
- FIRE 203 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Service Administration
- FIRE 220 - Strategy and Tactics
- FIRE 250 - Fire Protection Internship
- HINM 115 - Medical Terminology I
- HINM 116 - Medical Terminology II
- HINM 120 - Concepts of Disease
- HINM 134 - Healthcare Delivery Systems
- HINM 144 - Health Data Content, Structure and Standards
- HINM 150 - Introduction to Pharmacology
- HINM 154 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information Management
- HINM 155 - CPT Coding
- HINM 165 - ICD-10 Coding
- HINM 180 - Health Data Management
- HINM 190 - Supervision of Health Information Services
- HINM 200 - Professional Practice Experience I
- HINM 220 - Advanced Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement
- HINM 225 - Ambulatory Coding
- HINM 230 - Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement Management
- HINM 271 - Professional Practice Experience II
- HINM 272 - Professional Practice Experience III
- HINM 280 - Research in Health Information
- HINM 285 - Independent Study Health Information Management
- PHTH 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
- PHTH 102 - Basic Health Skills for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- PHTH 103 - Therapeutic Procedures I
- PHTH 104 - Surface Anatomy, Palpation, and Massage
- PHTH 105 - Kinesiology I
- PHTH 106 - Kinesiology II
- PHTH 112 - Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- PHTH 113 - Seminar I
- PHTH 114 - Seminar II
- PHTH 116 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems I
- PHTH 201 - Medical Reporting for the Physical Therapist Assistant
- PHTH 202 - Independent Study in Physical Therapist Assistant
- PHTH 204 - Neurophysiology and Motor Learning
- PHTH 205 - Seminar III
- PHTH 206 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems II
- PHTH 215 - Seminar IV
- PHTH 216 - Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems III
- PHTH 220 - Therapeutic Procedures II
- PHTH 223 - Clinical Practicum I
- PHTH 224 - Clinical Practicum II
- RADT 101 - Radiologic Technology I
- RADT 102 - Radiologic Technology II
- RADT 111 - Radiographic Positioning I
- RADT 112 - Radiographic Positioning II
- RADT 119 - Clinical Radiology I
- RADT 120 - Clinical Radiology II
- RADT 124 - Clinical Radiology III
- RADT 125 - Clinical Radiology IV
- RADT 200 - Independent Study in Radiologic Technology
- RADT 206 - Radiologic Technology III
- RADT 207 - Radiologic Technology IV
- RADT 211 - Radiographic Positioning III
- RADT 224 - Clinical Radiology V
- RADT 225 - Clinical Radiology VI
- RADT 240 - Radiologic Technology V
- EMGT 101 - Principles of Emergency Management
- EMGT 103 - Emergency Response and Recovery
- EMGT 104 - Incident Management System and EOC Interface
- EMGT 105 - Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness
- EMGT 106 - Technology in Emergency Management
- EMGT 200 - Emergency Planning
- EMGT 206 - Public Health Preparedness
- EMGT 210 - Health Care Emergency Management
- EMGT 230 - Community Emergency Response Teams
- EMGT 240 - Capstone Emergency Management
Scholarships
The Healthcare Initiative Foundation scholarshipsnew window provide support of $1,500 at MC and $3,000 at USG each academic year. Bilingual students are particularly encouraged to apply, but these opportunities are open to any student who meets the criteria below.
Additional benefits for recipients will include healthcare interpreting certification or cultural communications training, as well as participation in an annual hands-on interprofessional collaboration activity with students in other healthcare fields.
The Healthcare Initiative Foundation scholarships are structured to provide ongoing support to recipients during your studies at Montgomery College and at the Universities at Shady Grove through completion of your bachelor’s degree, as long as you continue to meet the criteria:
- Need based
- Montgomery County resident
- Mental health or public health major
- Intends to pursue bachelor’s degree in social work or public health science at the Universities at Shady Grove
- Must commit to an internship/clinical rotation at a nonprofit (or hospital) in Montgomery
County
Maintain strong academic standing in their degree program
Visit the MC Foundation scholarships portalnew window for more information.
Course Syllabi
- SONO 112 - Abdominal Sonography I (PDF,
) - SONO 123 - Obstetrics/GYN Sonography I (PDF, )
- SONO 205 - Acoustical Physics and Instrumentation II (PDF, )
- SONO 210 - Breast Sonography (PDF, )
- SONO 245 - Adult Echocardiography I (PDF, )
- SONO 246 - Vascular Sonography I (PDF, )
- SONO 262 - General Sonography Practicum II (PDF, )
- SONO 262 - Echo Sonography Practicum II (PDF, )
- SONO 262 - Vascular Sonography Practicum II (PDF, )
- SONO 266 - General Sonography Practicum VI (PDF, )
- SONO 266 - Echo Sonography Practicum VI (PDF, )
- SONO 266 - Vascular Sonography Practicum VI (PDF, )
- HINM 115 - Medical Terminology I (PDF, )
- HINM 116 - Medical Terminology II (PDF, )
- HINM 120 - Concepts of Disease (PDF, )
- HINM 134 - Healthcare Delivery Systems (PDF, )
- HINM 144 - Health Data Content, Structure and Standards (PDF, )
- HINM 150 - Introduction to Pharmacology (PDF, )
- HINM 154 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Information Management (PDF, )
- HINM 155 - CPT Coding (PDF, )
- HINM 165 - ICD-10 Coding (PDF, )
- HINM 180 - Health Data Management (PDF, )
- HINM 190 - Supervision of Health Information Services (PDF, )
- HINM 200 - Professional Practice Experience I (PDF, )
- HINM 220 - Advanced Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement (PDF, )
- HINM 225 - Ambulatory Coding (PDF, )
- HINM 230 - Revenue Cycle and Reimbursement Management (PDF, )
- HINM 271 - Professional Practice Experience II (PDF, )
- HINM 272 - Professional Practice Experience III (PDF, )
- HINM 280 - Research in Health Information (PDF, )
- PHTH 101 Introduction to Physical Therapy (PDF, )
- PHTH 102 Basic Health Skills for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PDF, )
- PHTH 104 Surface Anatomy, Palpation, and Massage (PDF, )
- PHTH 112 Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PDF, )
- PHTH 113 Seminar I (PDF, )
- PHTH 204 Neurophysiology and Motor Learning (PDF, )
- PHTH 205 Seminar III (PDF, )
- PHTH 206 Measures and Interventions for Clinical Problems II (PDF, )
- PHTH 223 Clinical Practicum I (PDF, )
- RADT 119 Clinical Radiology I (PDF, )
Fall (1st year)
- RADT 101 Radiologic Technology I Syllabus (PDF, )
- RADT 111 Radiographic Positioning I Syllabus (PDF, )
- RADT 120 Clinical Radiology II Syllabus (PDF, )
Spring (1st year)
- RADT 102 Radiologic Technology II Syllabus (PDF, )
- RADT 112 Radiographic Positioning II Syllabus (PDF, )
- RADT 124 Clinical Radiology III Syllabus (PDF, )
Summer 2
- RADT 125 Clinical Radiology IV 3 - NO SYLLABUS UPLOADED
Fall (2nd year)
- RADT 206 Radiologic Technology III Syllabus (PDF, )
- RADT 211 Radiographic Positioning III Syllabus (PDF, )
- RADT 224 Clinical Radiology V Syllabus (PDF, )
Spring (2nd year)
Student Resources
- Health Sciences Admissions and Information Sessions
- Medical Learning Center
- Learning Skills Support Services for Health Sciences Students
- Student Privacy (FERPA)
- TEAS Preparation and Information
Noncredit Courses and Training
Health Career Training Programs
Students have the opportunity to learn an entry level skill in the field of health sciences such as dialysis, EKG, phlebotomy, pharmacy technician, or medical assistant. We also offer wellness training and TEAS test preparation.
Nursing related courses include certified nursing assistant (CNA), certified geriatric assistant (GNA), and CPR and first aid training. We also offer nursing refresher classes for nurses wishing to reenter the field, as well as NCLEX RN review.