Randolph Community College HRD Program Adds Opportunities in Healthcare Careers Course

ASHEBORO (July 30, 2007)

Randolph Community College's Human Resources Development program has added a new course for fall at the Asheboro Campus and the Archdale Center, titled "Opportunities in Healthcare Careers." Students in this class will explore various healthcare career opportunities in this region and discover employment opportunities. Topics will include careers in Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic, Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Phlebotomy, Nursing, Healthcare Management, and more.

Participants will learn the academic requirements for completion of various healthcare courses of study, learn about available financial aid for retraining, learn how to prepare a career portfolio, and how to utilize the Internet to research job skills and opportunities. They will participate in hands-on activities to help them explore career options, and visit real community resources.

In addition, students will strengthen their workplace skills in Reading for Information, Applied Math, Observation, Teamwork, and Locating Information using the KeyTrain System, and students will have the opportunity to earn their Career Readiness Certification.

Asheboro Campus classes meet from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Three sections are available meeting the following dates: Aug. 20-Sept. 24, Sept. 24-Oct. 23, and Oct. 24-Nov. 20. The Archdale Center class will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 15-Dec. 19.

All classes are fee-waived for those who are unemployed or underemployed. Otherwise, the registration fee is $60. To see if you qualify for a fee waiver or to register for a class, call Michelle Cole at 336-633-0278. Archdale area residents may call 336-862-7980.