Continuing Education Courses
​Spring 2020 Course Offerings
Please note...The Continuing Education Courses listed below may only be offered during specific times.
For information call (252) 451-8216.
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Medical Coding - Online MED-3030NU
This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health…
This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claim instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers' Compensation. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates.Contact
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Medical Terminology NUR-3235IPOnline
This course is an introduction to the study of the structure of medical words and terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling and defining commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words, their combining forms,…
This course is an introduction to the study of the structure of medical words and terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling and defining commonly used prefixes, suffixes, root words, their combining forms, and body organization. Program content covers the basic human anatomy and physiology for all systems, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis.Contact
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Medication Aide PHM-4100Health Services
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics…
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry.Contact
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Microsoft Access DBA-3110BComputer Training Classes Available on Webadvisor
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries,…
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.Contact
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Microsoft Excel OST-3100IComputer Training Classes Available on Webadvisor
This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should…
This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.Contact
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Microsoft IT Academy Certification HRD-3005SHuman Resources Development
Whether you are entirely new to computing or have some experience, this curriculm will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. From using the internet to sending e-mails or creating…
Whether you are entirely new to computing or have some experience, this curriculm will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. From using the internet to sending e-mails or creating a resume, the Digital Literacy Curriculum helps you develop the essential skills you need to begin computing with confidence.Contact
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Microsoft Office Series OST-3100BComputer Training Classes Available on Webadvisor
This course provides an overview of business productivity applications. Topics may include wordprocessing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate…
This course provides an overview of business productivity applications. Topics may include wordprocessing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing professional business documents.Contact
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Microsoft Word OST-3100HComputer Training Classes Available on Webadvisor
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students…
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word processing environment.Contact
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Motorcycle Safety Training CSP-4000IAutomotive/Transportation Classes
The motorcycle safety training course covers how to balance and coordinate, shift and stop, emergency braking and more.
The motorcycle safety training course covers how to balance and coordinate, shift and stop, emergency braking and more. -
Notary Public Education MLS-3874Professional Training Classes Available on Webadvisor
This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion…
This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.Contact
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Nurse Aide Level I NUR-3240Health Services
This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical…
This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient's rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.Contact
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Nurse Aide Level II NUR-3241Health Services
This course is designed to prepare graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required for documenting student competency.…
This course is designed to prepare graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required for documenting student competency. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. In all employment settings, the listed Nursing Assistant II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. PREREQUISITE: High School Diploma or GED and listed on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry.Contact
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Paramedic EMS-4400Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic…
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic educational program shall be the 1998 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic Course: National Standard Curriculum. The EMT-Paramedic program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT-Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: successful completion of an EMT-Basic course; high school diploma or general education development (GED); successful completion of an entrance exam assessing basic reading comprehension and English skills at a minimum at the post-secondary grade level; demonstration of math skills at a minimum at the high school grade level. Recommended hours: 596 didactic; 200 clinical; 300 field internship. Pre- or Co-requisite course EMS XXXX Anatomy and Physiology.Contact
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Paramedic CE EMS-4402Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Available on Webadvisor
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The objectives that are to be used in developing each lesson must come from the 2001 Release of the United States Department…
This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The objectives that are to be used in developing each lesson must come from the 2001 Release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic: NSC Refresher Course. The EMT-Paramedic program must be conducted by an approved Continuing Education, Basic, or Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the EMT-Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the EMT-Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission.Contact
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Path to Advancement: RN to BSN SEF-3001VKHealth Services Available on Webadvisor
This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.
This course number may be used to report any occupational extension course that is funded with receipts, and that will not generate budget FTE.Contact
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Pathway Hospitality & Food Ser HRD-3004QHuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Pathway to Customer Service HRD-3004PHuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Pathways to CDL HRD-3004LHuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Pathways to Cosmetology HRD-3004UHuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Pathways to Maintenance HRD-3004WHuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Pathways to Manufacturing HRD-3004THuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Pathways to Public Safety HRD-3004VHuman Resources Development
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics:…
This course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is based on a specific occupation and includes one or more of the following topics: 1) career exploration, 2) entry-level competency awareness, 3) employability skills [soft skills], 4) job search strategies and 5) college-readiness skills. This course must be linked to an occupational course or a career pathways program at the college.Contact
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Personal Finance HRD-3008DHuman Resources Development
This course is designed to provide employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is designed to help students understand real-life economic concepts and…
This course is designed to provide employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is designed to help students understand real-life economic concepts and economic ways of thinking that will enable them to make better informed decisions as it relates to their role as a member of the workforce. Topics include, but are not limited to wage improvement plans, workplace business concepts and basic economic literacy concepts.Contact
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Pharmacy Technician Training PHM-3250Professional Training Classes Available on Webadvisor
This course is designed to provide instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include…
This course is designed to provide instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings.Contact
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Phlebotomy Experience MLA-3022Health Services
The program consists of an on-campus Phlebotomy Technology class and an off-site clinical practicum experience. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification exam offered by…
The program consists of an on-campus Phlebotomy Technology class and an off-site clinical practicum experience. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification exam offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).Contact