Health Occupations
EKG Technician
($120)
This 42-hour course is designed to prepare the student to become a certified EKG Technician. Students will have knowledge of cardiac terminology, understand the structure and function of the heart, and understand the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Students will have a basic understanding of the electrical conduction system and how it affects heart function.
Asheboro
NUR3268A 02192 - 6-9P, MTh, 9/13-10/28Handling Medical Emergencies
($65)
What would you do if a member of your family suffered a medical emergency? You could certainly call for trained emergency medical responders, but what would you do while you're waiting for them to arrive? Every second counts during a medical emergency. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions and providing appropriate treatment can mean a better outcome for the patient. Early recognition and intervention can greatly reduce the seriousness of the illness, which means a shorter hospital stay and lower medical costs. It's also very satisfying to know how to help someone in a time of need. This course will identify common medical emergencies affecting children and adults, help you recognize signs and symptoms, and teach you how to render appropriate emergency care. For adults, you will learn how to recognize and manage chest pain, heart attack, stroke, diabetic problems, seizures, breathing difficulty, burns, and allergic reactions. For children, you will also learn about poisoning, fever, childhood illnesses, injuries from accidents, and the signs of abuse.
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
SAF3017BZ 03834 - 8/18-10/18
SAF3017BZ 03835 - 9/15-11/15
SAF3017BZ 03836 - 10/20-12/20
SAF3017BZ 13158 - 11/10-1/10
SAF3017BZ 13159 - 12/8-2/7Health Care Provider CPR
($35)
This course is designed for the professional health care provider (EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physicians), but may be applicable for day care workers, lifeguards, and other professionals who respond to emergencies. The course covers prudent heart living, risk factors, heart attack signals and actions, stroke information, the automated external defibrillator, and barrier devices. Upon successful completion, students may be certified in adult foreign body airway obstruction and CPR, pediatric foreign body airway obstruction and CPR, and adult two-rescuer CPR. Students are evaluated through written and practical examinations and a score of 84 is required. Students may be remediated to complete the requirements. This course meets the special training requirements for certification of day care workers. Students should purchase a pocket face mask, available in RCC's Campus Store. Minimum five students, ten maximum.
Asheboro
xSEF3001AH 02193 - 9A-1P, Sa, 8/14
xSEF3001AH 02195 - 6-10P, M, 11/8Heartsaver First Aid
($47.50)
This course is designed to teach basic first-aid principles, procedures for minor to major injuries and adult CPR. Common emergencies, such as respiratory problems, bleeding, fractures, poisonings, burns and the proper methods of treatment are covered. Minimum five students, ten maximum.
Asheboro
xSEF3001AT 02194 - 6-9:30P, MW, 9/20-9/22Human Anatomy & Physiology
($65)
This six-week online course begins with an explanation of the nature of matter and a review of the principles of chemistry that are important to human physiology. We'll place an emphasis on the organization of the human body and the differences between nonliving matter and living organisms. We'll also cover cell anatomy and physiology because all life processes are ultimately carried out at the cellular level. You'll also learn principles of genetics and gain an understanding of how traits are passed from one generation to the next. After we've established this foundation, we'll survey the anatomy and physiology of each of our 11 organ systems. You'll learn how our nervous system allows us to receive, process, and interpret sensation and send messages to our muscles and glands. We'll cover the skeletal and muscular systems, learning how they make movement possible, and also about some of their little-known but equally essential functions. This course explains how the circulatory and respiratory systems work together to provide our bodies with the oxygen our tissues need, and how they work together with the skin and kidneys to rid our bodies of wastes. You'll learn how our bodies fight off diseases, and how our digestive system converts the food we eat into energy and the tissues of our bodies. We'll also spend time on the endocrine system, which supplies the hormones we need for our survival, and the reproductive system, that group of organs that allows life to be passed on to another generation. We'll also discuss functions of the different organ systems that you'll probably find surprising. In addition, each lesson includes information about specific disorders that sometimes happen to our bodies, and we'll also talk about some recent advances in medicine. By the end of this course, you'll have a greater appreciation and understanding of the marvelous complexity of the human body!
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
HEA3002CZ 08148 - 8/18-10/18
HEA3002CZ 08149 - 9/15-11/15
HEA3002CZ 08150 - 10/20-12/20
HEA3002CZ 13156 - 11/10-1/10
HEA3002CZ 13157 - 12/8-2/7Medical Receptionist, Introduction
($65)
Are you interested in a career in the medical field and are you seeking job security and room for advancement? Here's your chance to learn all about the exciting job of a medical receptionist. In this course, you'll explore the many responsibilities, from making appointments and handling the front desk to creating a medical chart and verifying patients' insurance. In addition, you'll learn to perform check-out tasks including creating a receipt, posting patients' charges, and filing a medical chart. And finally, you'll delve into the basics of diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance billing.
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
MED3006IZ 08162 - 8/18-10/18
MED3006IZ 08163 - 9/15-11/15
MED3006IZ 08164 - 10/20-12/20
MED3006IZ 13160 - 11/10-1/10
MED3006IZ 13161 - 12/8-2/7Medical Terminology
($65)
This course teaches medical terminology from an anatomical approach. Root terms are divided by each body system. The origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage is provided for each root term. Word Associations are provided as a learning tool. Unusual and interesting information is provided in regards to each term. Root terms are combined with prefixes and suffixes as your learning will culminate in the interpretation of several paragraphs of medical notes.
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
NUR3235BZ 03870 - 8/18-10/18
NUR3235BZ 03871 - 9/15-11/15
NUR3235BZ 03872 - 10/20-12/20
NUR3235BZ 13162 - 11/10-1/10
NUR3235BZ 13163 - 12/8-2/7Medical Transcription
($65)
Take your first step toward a lucrative career as a medical transcriptionist! In this course, you'll learn how to transcribe the most common medical reports used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We'll review a lot of the grammar you might have forgotten since high school and apply it to the reports. This knowledge will help prepare you to work almost anywhere in the medical field—doctors' offices, clinics, public health facilities, and hospitals. With this foundation, you'll be set to advance your education so you can work as a subcontractor for a company that outsources transcription, or you can eventually even take on your own clients—all from the comfort of your own home. We'll go through each of the nine main report types—their formatting requirements, the components of each one, and how they are used in the clinical setting. We'll review grammar points in every lesson, pointing out important elements that will make your reports perfect. You'll also gain important clinical knowledge of major disease processes that are essential to enhance your skill as a medical documentation specialist. Along the way, we'll download a free transcriber that you'll use to listen to dictation, and we'll cover how to use it to produce the reports in your word processor. These hands-on exercises will give you the practice you'll need to determine if this field is for you. We'll also go through the options you'll have now and in the future by developing the skills of a medical transcriptionist. By the end of this course, you'll know the basic report types, have clinical knowledge of major diseases, be able to correct grammar from dictated reports on the fly, and know the next steps you'll need to take!
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
NUR3236DZ 08142 - 8/18-10/18
NUR3236DZ 08143 - 9/15-11/15
NUR3236DZ 08144 - 10/20-12/20
NUR3236DZ 13164 - 11/10-1/10
NUR3236DZ 13165 - 12/8-2/7Optical Assistant
($65)
If you think you'd like to become an optical assistant, this is the course for you! We'll take a comprehensive look into the diverse world of optical assisting—a world that's becoming more exciting all the time. You'll see why optometry is such an interesting field and how rewarding it can be to help people solve their vision problems. You'll be amazed to learn all the different places optical assistants can work. We'll cover optical assisting in private practice, healthcare clinics, the military, teaching facilities, and in retail sales. You'll discover the personal and professional skills needed to work in a front and back office and in an optical dispensary and lab. You'll find out how fun it is to help others select the right eyeglass frames—getting familiar with all the things optical assistants must know about frames, styles, lenses, contact lenses, and working with people. You'll also discover how our amazing eyes work and come to understand some common eye conditions. In addition, we'll delve into specialty areas that optical assistants can work in such as refractive surgery centers, low vision clinics, and vision training practices. And finally, we'll cover how to become certified and licensed, which will open up even more opportunities for you and identify you as an expert. This course is an ideal springboard for starting a career in this growing and ever-in-demand field!
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
OPT3019AZ 03644 - 7/21-9/20
OPT3019AZ 03921 - 8/18-10/18
OPT3019AZ 03922 - 9/15-11/15
OPT3019AZ 03923 - 10/20-12/20
OPT3019AZ 13094 - 11/10-1/10
OPT3019AZ 13095 -12/8-2/7Pharmacy Assistant I
($175)
Online
PHM3250EX 11460 - 9/10-1/14
PHM3250EX 11462 - 11/5-3/11Pharmacy Assistant II
($175)
Online
PHM3250FX 11461 - 9/10-1/14
PHM3250FX 11463 - 11/5-3/11Physical Therapy Aide
($65)
Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. We'll begin by exploring the history of physical therapy and the relationships between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy aides. You'll get training on how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients. You'll also come to understand the medical documentation that physical therapists use and principles of ethics and law that affect the PT aide. Physical therapists often use words and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, so we'll devote some time to learning much of the language of PT. We'll then spend two lessons studying the body's 11 organ systems. You'll learn the names of the organs in each system, their main functions, and some common disorders. Health care professionals must take extra care to avoid the spread of infection, so we'll go over that important subject. Along with infection control, you'll learn proper body mechanics and how to safely move patients. We'll also cover the normal gait cycle, and you'll learn how to help patients walk with assistive devices like walkers, crutches, and canes. Physical therapists use physical agents like heat, cold, ultrasound, and electricity to treat many of their patients, so we'll explore these agents. You'll learn when PTs use them and important precautions. We'll move on to a discussion of exercise, and we'll spend a lesson studying the principles of strengthening, aerobic, and range-of-motion exercises. We'll close with a study of balance and coordination disorders. You'll learn about the vestibular system—an important mechanism that helps you keep your balance. We'll also talk about treating children with developmental coordination disorder and developmental delays. By the time you finish this six-week course, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and be well on your way to becoming an important member of the physical therapy team!
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
PTH3000AZ 03647 - 7/21-9/20
PTH3000AZ 03924 - 8/18-10/18
PTH3000AZ 03925 - 9/15-11/15
PTH3000AZ 03926 - 10/20-12/20
PTH3000AZ 13096 - 11/10-1/10
PTH3000AZ 13097 - 12/8-2/7Veterinary Assistant I: Becoming a Veterinary Assistant
($65)
Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This course, taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, will give you the information you need to prepare for work in veterinary hospitals. What vaccinations do cats and dogs really need and how often should they be given? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course will answer all these questions and more. You'll learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You’ll understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You’ll even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You'll explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, and how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need. Special lessons will target specific aspects of veterinary assistant duties. Did you know that a veterinary assistant needs to dispense medications just like a pharmacist? You’ll learn how to interpret medical prescriptions that look like Greek scribbles to the untrained eye. You'll also understand the hazards of working in a veterinary setting so that you can protect yourself from x-ray exposure, infections carried by animals, and potential damage from teeth and claws. Veterinary hospitals are small businesses, not just places of medicine, so you will also gain a complete understanding of their economics - how income is generated and where it goes. You will also explore marketing and communication because they are essential factors in making a business successful. Even if you are already employed in a veterinary hospital, you will find this course invaluable in helping you understand the reasoning behind decisions and recommendations made by veterinarians. And if you're a pet owner, this course will help you better assess the quality of veterinary care your pets receive.
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
ANS3011AZ 03635 - 7/21-9/20
ANS3011AZ 03927 - 8/18-10/18
ANS3011AZ 03928 - 9/15-11/15
ANS3011AZ 03929 - 10/20-12/20
ANS3011AZ 13098 - 11/10-1/10
ANS3011AZ 13099 - 12/8-2/7Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction
($65)
This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you're a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction. Candidates for a breeding program need to be assessed not only for conformation, but also for health. They need a thorough reproductive examination and they should be screened for hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia and eye diseases. Once selected, individual dogs are prepared for breeding with the help of proper nutrition, good parasite control, and appropriate vaccination programs. By studying the hormonal cycle of the female dog in depth, the optimal time for breeding, for both natural mating and artificial insemination, can be identified. When a female fails to conceive, it is important to understand the potential causes. She may be suffering from infertility, but so may the male dog. You'll find out why. Once the female has been confirmed pregnant, her needs must be met and preparations made for whelping (by knowing what is normal, when to intercede, and when to seek professional help). Postpartum complications in the female must be considered and close attention given to the needs of the puppies to ensure they reach weaning time in good health.
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
ANS3011BZ 03638 - 7/21-9/20
ANS3011BZ 03930 - 8/18-10/18
ANS3011BZ 03931 - 9/15-11/15
ANS3011BZ 03932 - 10/20-12/20
ANS3011BZ 13100 - 11/10-1/10
ANS3011BZ 13101 - 12/8-2/7Veterinary Assistant III: Practical Skills
($65)
Learn the practical skills you'll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner. Taught by a practicing veterinarian, this course is the third installment in our "Become a Veterinary Assistant" series. Please join us as we explore all the many duties that a veterinary assistant typically performs. Through instruction and demonstration, you'll learn how to safely restrain an animal for blood tests, urine collection, and injections. Then you'll find out how to obtain blood samples, which needles to use for which patient, where the best anatomical sites for collecting blood are located, and how to catheterize a bladder. We'll also review the basics of blood and urine interpretation so you'll come to understand how veterinarians diagnose various conditions. You'll gain a throughout understanding of examination room procedures, including disinfecting, prepping, and taking a patient's TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration). Other handy skills we'll cover include expressing anal glands, bathing, cleaning ears, giving medication, establishing the sex of a young kitten, puppy, or bunny, determining age, and trimming nails. Throughout the course, you'll benefit from videos that demonstrate many of these procedures and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art interactive graphics. It's as close as you can get to actually being right there in the veterinarian's office!
Online - Ed2Go
To learn more about Ed2Go courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.
ANS3011CZ 03641 - 7/21-9/20
ANS3011CZ 03933 - 8/18-10/18
ANS3011CZ 03934 - 9/15-11/15
ANS3011CZ 03935 - 10/20-12/20
ANS3011CZ 13102 - 11/10-1/10
ANS3011CZ 13103 - 12/8-2/7
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.