Q. How do I register for Workforce Development & Continuing Education (WD&CE) Health Sciences Institute Classes?

A. Students can register for Health Sciences Institute classes in a variety of ways:

a). At Customer Service Desks or at any of the Admissions Offices, unless they are using Health Sciences' Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) option. See our WD&CE FAQs page for Customer Service locations or call Customer Service at (240) 567-5188.
b). Web Registration at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/registerops.html, some exceptions apply such as if you have a tuition waiver, do not wish to use your social security number, or are under 16 years of age. See our WD&CE FAQ's page for specific information about tuition waivers.
c). Fax Registration: Fax completed registration form with payment information to (240) 567-5615
d). Mail Registration: Mail completed form with payment to Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville, Maryland 20850

Q. Do I have to register in person?

A. You do not have to register in person, unless you are signing up for Health Science's Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) option.

Q. What payment methods are available to students?

A. Montgomery College accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, personal checks, and Money Orders.
***Please note that Cash payments are only accepted at a Cashier's Office on the Germantown, Rockville, or Takoma Park/ Silver Spring campus cashiers offices between 8:30am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) is available for some Health Science Programs, see the listing below for qualified programs participating in (TIP).

Q. What is Health Science's Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)?

A. Tuition Installment Plan allows students to pay in three installments for certain Health Science Programs. Pay one-third of class total as a down payment, then pay the balance in two payments before the class ends. There is a form to fill out for this service, as well as a $35.00 fee.
To sign up for this Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) students must first register, in person, at Admissions or Customer Service at Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus, Rockville Campus, or Germantown Campus, then go to the campus cashiers office to sign a Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) form and pay the $35.00 set-up fee. Note: Cashiers office hours are 8:30am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Q. Do I have to go to the same place where I registered for each installment payment?

A. No. You may go to any of the Customer Service and Registration Offices at:

Gaithersburg Business Training Center (GBTC)

Germantown Campus

Rockville Campus

Takoma Park / Silver Spring Campus

Westfield South

Q. What programs accept the Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)?

A. Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) is available for the following programs:
TIP is for classroom and clinical together for those programs listed below marked with an *

• *Certified Nursing Assistant: Classroom and Clinical
• *Medicine Aide: Classroom and Clinical
• *Nurse Refresher: Classroom and Clinical
• Sterile Processing Technician: Course AHT021
• Health Unit Coordinator: Course HHS003
• LPN Enhancement: Course NUR005
• Dental Assistant: Course HHS003
• EKG Technician: Course HHS051
• Pharmacy Technician Career Training: Course HHS002
• Phlebotomy Technician: Course HHS034
• Physician's Office Administration & Billing: Course HHS005
• Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Aide Training: Course HHS041
• Veterinary Assistant: Course HHS057

Q. When is the first payment due if you have signed up for the Tuition Installment Plan (TIP)?

A. Students must pay one third of the total tuition and fees at the time of registration, then pay the balance in two payments before class ends.

Q. Are textbooks included in the WD&CE Health Sciences tuition?

A. Textbooks are usually included in the tuition and will be handed out in class. Refer to the course description for textbook procurement details.

Q. Are scholarships or financial aid available?

A. Workforce Development & Continuing Education programs are non-credit courses and do not qualify for federal student loans. However, assistance may be available from the following agency:

• Montgomery Works - for displaced workers (301) 929-6880

Q. What are the prerequisites for WD&CE Health Science classes?

A. Some classes require a student to pass the Math and Reading tests, and fulfill other qualifications. The classes listed below have specific prerequisies. For additional information call 240-567-5584.

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)   Prerequisite: Pass Mandatory Math and Reading tests.
• Medicine Aide    Prerequisite: Pass Mandatory Math and Reading tests, and the student must bring a letter of recommendation from their employer.
• Medicine Aide Update  Prerequisite: Pass Math or Reading test, must have GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) current certifications, have a letter of recommendation from their employer, and bring a letter of employment (at least one full year) from the Director of the Nursing from your current employment at a long-term care facility (not a group home, assisted living or agency).
• Nurse Refresher  Prerequisite: No Math or Reading test required, but must have possessed a U.S. nursing license at one time. Renewals must be within 6 months of expiration date.

Q. What campus sites offer the Math and Reading tests?

A. The Math and Reading tests will be taken at the class orientation location before the class begins. For additional information please call 240-567-5584.

Q. Where will students apply for the state GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) exam?

A. Classroom instructors usually give students the geriatric assistant licensing exam application after successful completion of the class. Then, students should send applications to the Red Cross with a money order for $95.00. This is explained in the CNA course.

Q. When is the N-CLEX Review course offered?

A. An N-CLEX Review course is offered in May and December. The class is 27 hours in length and offered at the Health Sciences Center at the Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus. Please look at our schedule for more details.

Q. How long are the WD&CE Health Science classes?

A. Most WD&CE Health Science classes are 10 to 14 weeks long.

Q. Do WD&CE Health Science programs offer weekend classes?

A. Yes, there are some Saturday classes. Check the schedule for class dates and times.

Q. Do WD&CE Health Science classes provide job placement or job opportunities?

A. Workforce Development & Continuing Education programs have no formal job placement programs; however, faculty and staff assist students when informed about job openings. In addition, in-class courses include résumé assistance, speakers, some interviewing techniques, etc. Some classes have Human Resources Department speakers come to class.

Q. What is the starting salary for students graduating from WD&CE Health Sciences programs?

A. The starting salary for WD&CE Health Science graduates varies by program and employment qualifications. Graduating students can get, but are not limited to, $18,000 to $22,000 per year for entry-level positions. For CNA (Certified Nursing Assistants) the salary ranges from $9 to $11 per hour.

Q. What is the employment rate for graduates of WD&CE Health Sciences Institute programs?

A. Typically 60% to 80% of our graduates get jobs.

Q. Is there a Medical Assistant Program?

A. Not at this time.

Q. Is there a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Program?

A. No. Prince George's Community College offers this course.

Many of the Health Sciences course descriptions include a variety of acronyms. To help you we have provided a key to the most commonly used acronyms.

Email: hsi@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone: 240-567-5508

Health Sciences Institute
7600 Takoma Ave
Takoma Park, Md 20912

Montgomery College
Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus
Health Sciences Institute
7977 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Md 20910