Health Occupations

N.C. residents 65 years or older are exempt from registration fees in some classes. Please ask when you register if your class is exempt.

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Activity Coordinator Training

($175)
This course fulfills the requirements for North Carolina state certification to become an activity coordinator in rest homes and family care homes. In addition, this program will be beneficial to activity coordinators in nursing homes and senior centers.
Archdale
35143 - 6-9P, TTh, 6/19-8/28

Healthcare Provider CPR

($65 + $3 CPR card + $1.25 accident insurance)
This course is designed to teach rescuers to effectively recognize and treat cardiopulmonary arrest for the adult, child and infant and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator. This course follows approved American Heart Association guidelines. This course is designed for the healthcare provider or professional rescuer.
Asheboro
35402 - 9A-1P, T, 5/22
35409 - 6-10P, Th, 5/24
35410 - 6-10P, Th, 8/16
35403 - 9A-1P, T, 8/21
35404 - 9A-1P, T, 9/18
35411 - 6-10P, Th, 9/20
35405 - 9A-1P, T, 10/16
35412 - 6-10P, Th, 10/18
35413 - 6-10P, Th, 11/15
35406 - 9A-1P, T, 11/20

MRI Registry Review (Hybrid)

($175)
Designed to prepare technologists for their certification exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Includes academic activities and clinical experience. Individuals entering this course should be a registry-eligible radiologic technologist, radiation therapist, nuclear medicine technologist, or sonographer. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national exam.
Asheboro
35210 - 6-9P, M, 7/30-10/8

Nursing Assistant I

($216.25)
This course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in a health care setting. Topics include communications, safety, patients' rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, and mental health. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills sufficient to test for eligibility as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Students must complete the Nursing Assistant I application prior to registration. Call 336-633-0221 or 336-862-7980 for an application packet.
Asheboro
35069 - 8:30A-2:30P, MT, 8:30A-12:30P, WTh, 5/28-7/26
35070 - 4-8P, MT, 3-9P, WTh, 5/28-7/26
Archdale
35071 - 3-9P, MT, 4-8P, WTh, 5/21-7/20

Pet Care Technician Certificate

($120 + $1.25)
Prepare for an entry-level position as a professional animal care technician. Learn about small animal grooming, proper use and care of professional grooming tools, basic small animal anatomy, animal safety, handling/controlling small animals, parasite recognition, animal first aid, and skin disorders.
Asheboro
35341 - 6:30-9:30P, T, 5/22-8/14
35342 - 6:30-9:30P, Th, 8/30-11/15

Pharmacy Assistant I

($175 + books)
This course is designed for individuals who will be trained to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy. The course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills required to work as a technician in a pharmacy. Course topics covered include drug classification, drug distribution, anatomy and physiology as related to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, laws and regulations basic to pharmacy practice and medical terminology. Combines Pharmacy Practice for Technicians, Pharmacy Practice for Technicians Advanced, and Pharmacy Assistant.
Online
35384 - 5/17-9/13
35385 - 8/16-12/13

Pharmacy Assistant II

($175 + books)
This course is designed for individuals who will be trained to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy. The course provides the student with basic knowledge and skills required to work as a technician in a pharmacy. Course topics covered include drug classification, drug distribution, anantomy and physiology as realted to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, laws and regualtions basic to pharmacy practice and medical terminology. Combines Grammar and Writing Skills for the Healthcare Professional, Pharmacological Terminology, Pharmacy Certification Exam Review.
Online
35387 - 5/17-9/13

Phlebotomy Education and Clinical

($175.00 + $56.25 + cost of books; fee includes registration, supplies, CPR course, student ID card, and insurance)
This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. CPR will be taught as part of the class and will be on a Saturday. Students must have a flexible schedule for the duration of the course, which is 200 hours long. The class size is limited - first qualified, first enrolled. Classroom portion is taught at the Archdale Center. All clinicals will be in Asheboro. Course has multiple requirements that must be met prior to starting the class, to include reading and math assessments, a medical physical and specific immunizations that can take up to six months to complete. Scholarships are available if qualified.
Archdale/Asheboro
35374 - 6-9:30P, M-Th, 7/19-12/7

Spanish for First Responders

($120)
Our Survival Spanish courses are designed to help you with the challenges you face daily in working with a rising Spanish-speaking population in North Carolina. This course will provide you with valuable cultutal diversity training, and you will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary that you will be able to use on your job every day with your Hispanic customers. Your training in this course should help you attract a new loyal customer base. No previous experience with the Spanish language is required just bring your desire to learn.
Online
35137 - 6:30-8:30P, TTh, 5/22-7/12

Spanish for Healthcare

($120)
Our Survival Spanish courses are designed to help you with the challenges you face daily in working with a rising Spanish-speaking population in North Carolina. This course will provide you with valuable cultutal diversity training, and you will be introduced to Spanish vocabulary that you will be able to use on your job every day with your Hispanic customers. Your training in this course should help you attract a new loyal customer base. No previous experience with the Spanish language is required just bring your desire to learn.
Asheboro
35138 - 6:30-8:30P, MW, 6/18-8/8

Health Occupations Classes Offered Online

HIPAA
Handling Medical Emergencies
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Receptionist, Introduction
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription
Optical Assistant
Physical Therapy Aide
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Veterinary Assistant I
Veterinary Assistant II
Veterinary Assistant III

Online Certificate Programs Offered

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST
Microsoft Word, Introduction
Medical Receptionist
Medical Terminology
Medical Transcription
Human Anatomy & Physiology
HIPAA Compliance
Interpersonal Communication
Spanish for the Medical Professional (suggested not required)

VETERINARY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Veterinary Assistant I
Veterinary Assistant II
Veterinary Assistant III
Interpersonal Communications
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Resume Writing or Skills for Making Great Decisions (Student's choice)

All courses begin monthly on the following dates:
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 14
December 12

All courses $65 unless otherwise noted.

To learn more about these online courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.