Health Care Occupations courses provide a broad scope of specialized training to meet the local demand of area healthcare industry providers. Included are courses and certifications in areas such as Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, EKG (Electrocardiogram Monitoring), Medication Aide, CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant), MA (Medical Assisting), Centrile Sterile Processing, and Pharmacy Technician.

Medical Assisting Program Overview

Medical Assisting Part 1

Become a Medical Assistant in this eleven-month three-part program. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals. Contact Lori Forrester at forresterl@sandhills.edu for program requirements. For program information and accreditation status visit: https://www.sandhills.edu/ma-program.

CEU: 39.6

Code	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3304	Monday-Thursday	Aug. 16-Dec. 14	8:30 am-3 pm	Lisa George	104 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst Campus	$187.50 + text

 

Become a Physical Therapy Aide

Prepare for a rewarding career as an important member of the physical therapy team. This course will teach you about the workings of the human body, various disorders, patient safety, and even how to speak the language of physical therapy. For complete information or to register, go to https://www.ed2go.com/sandhills/online-courses/become-a-physical-therapy-aide/.

CEU: 2.4

Course Type	Format	Course Length	Start Dates	Instructor	Cost
Instructor-Led Class	Online	6 Weeks	Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 16, or Dec 14	Holly Trimble	$75
Self-Paced Tutorial	Online	3 Months Access	Begin Any Time	__________	$87

 

Central Sterile Processing

Learn to apply the principles of sterilization and disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments and supplies. Explore preparation, storage, quality assurance and inventory management. This class prepares students for the Sterile Processing Technician certification offered by CSPD.

CEU: 9.6

Code	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3309	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Aug. 18- Dec. 8	6-9 pm	Will Martindale	204 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst Campus	$187.50 + text

 

CPR for Healthcare Providers

For healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR and other lifesaving skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

CEU: 0.4

Code	Class Days	Dates	Time	Location	Cost
3224	Saturday	Aug. 20	8:30 am-12:30 pm	1052 Foundation Hall, Pinehurst Campus	$50 + $5 card fee
3725	Saturday	Sept. 10
3726	Saturday	Oct. 8
3727	Saturday	Nov. 5
3728	Saturday	Dec. 3

 

EKG Technician

Become a Certified Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG) with ASPT. Study the anatomy and physiology of the heart, the pulmonary system (lungs), the electrical impulses that make the heart pump and contract, and the segments, waves, and intervals of a 12-lead EKG. Clinical experience will teach the placement of electrodes on the body.

CEU: 9.6

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3306	Hybrid	Mondays (classroom) Wednesdays (online)	Aug. 22-Dec. 14	6-9 pm	Ann Addor	129 Blue Hall, Pinehurst Campus	$187.50 + text
3307	Hybrid	Tuesdays (classroom) Thursdays (online)	Aug. 23-Dec. 13	6-9 pm	Kerstyna Scott	109 Johnson Hall, Hoke Campus
3308	Online	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Aug. 18-Dec. 8	6-9 pm	Ann Addor	Online

 

Introduction to Natural Health and Healing

Take charge of your own health and healing by discovering how to achieve total health of the mind, body, and spirit. This course allows you to explore a variety of methods including diet, hydrotherapy, positive attitude, relaxation, yoga, chiropractic, natural remedies and more to achieve total health. For complete information or to register, go to https://www.ed2go.com/sandhills/online-courses/natural-health-and-healing-introduction/.

CEU: 2.4

Course Type	Format	Course Length	Start Dates	Instructor	Cost
Instructor-Led Class	Online	6 Weeks	Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 16, or Dec 14	Dawn Lianna	$75
Self-Paced Tutorial	Online	3 Months Access	Begin Any Time	__________	$87

 

Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Medical Administrative Assistants are valuable members of the healthcare team. Students will learn patient registration, telephone, scheduling, medical records, accounts receivable, data entry, and medical claims. This class prepares individuals for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

CEU: 9.6

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3316	Hybrid	Mondays (classroom) Wednesdays (online)	Aug. 22-Dec. 14	6-9 pm	Terri Rush	203 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Campus	$265.50 + text
3317	Hybrid	Tuesdays (online) Thursdays (classroom)	Aug. 25-Dec. 15	6-9 pm	Rachel Hall	109 Johnson Hall Hoke Campus
3326	Hybrid	Mondays and Wednesdays (classroom)	Aug. 23-Dec. 13	2:15-4:15 pm	Ramona Zinnerman	106 Upchurch Hall Hoke Campus
		Tuesdays (online)		3-5 pm
3318	Online	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Aug. 18-Dec. 8	6-9 pm	Terri Rush	Online

 

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology 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. Prepares you for Continuing Education Health Care certification classes.

CEU: 6.4

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Cost
3324	Online	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Sept. 6-Nov. 17	6-9 pm	$185 + text

 

Medication Administration Aide

Meeting the training requirements for the NC Board of Nursing Medication Aide Certification, this class prepares Nurse Aides to administer medications to skilled nursing facility residents. Course topics include the scope of duties, legal and ethical responsibilities, administration of medications by various routes, infection control and documentation including commonly used abbreviations. Bring lunch and hydration. Contact Jenell Powell at 695-3965 for enrollment approval.

CEU: 2.4

Code	Class Day	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3315	Wednesday, Monday, Wednesday	Nov. 2, 7, 9	8 am-5 pm	Jenell Powell	107 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Campus	$75 + text

 

NC Community Health Worker

Become certified as a Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina. Upon completion of this training, students will be eligible for listing as a NC Certified Community Health Worker.

CEU: 9.6

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Cost
3327	Online	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Aug. 18- Dec. 8	6-9 pm	Melissa Watford	$185.00 + text

 

Nurse Aide Level 1

Prepare to work as a Nurse Aide under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals by performing hands-on patient care. Successful completion prepares students for the State Board examination for NC NA Registry listing. Email: perrys@sandhills.edu for a complete list of program requirements. Contact Jenell Powell at 695-3965 for enrollment approval.

CEU: 16.0

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Mandatory Orientation	Instructor	Location	Cost
3310	Hybrid	Monday-Thursday	Aug. 15- Oct. 11	Class & Lab: 7:30 am-1:15 pm Clinical: 7:30 am-12:30 pm	Aug. 9 11 am-2 pm	Margaret Dousharm	129 Upchurch Hall, Hoke Campus	$205.50 + text
3311	Hybrid	Monday-Thursday	Oct. 17- Dec. 13	Class & Lab: 2:45-8:30 pm Clinical: 3-8 pm	TBD
3312	Traditional	Mondays and Wednesdays	Aug. 15- Dec. 12	Class & Lab: 8:30 am-2 pm Clinical: 7:30 am-1 pm	Aug. 8 11 am-2 pm	Dorothy McFadden	107 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst Campus

 

Nurse Aide Level 1 Refresher

This 40-hour program is for those whose listing has expired on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry or those with a state-recognized or military healthcare credential. There will be 10 hours of required online work. It is imperative that you attend all virtual meetings. Eligible individuals must have completed a state-approved Nurse Aide I program and have a certificate or transcript supporting completion. Or for individuals with a state-recognized or military healthcare credential. Contact Jenell Powell at 695-3965 for enrollment approval. Bring lunch and hydration. Sept. 28 class is mandatory.

CEU: 4.0

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3314	Hybrid	Wednesday-Friday, Monday-Tuesday	Sept. 28-Oct. 4	9 am-3 pm	Jenell Powell	129 Upchurch Hall Hoke Campus	$130 + text

 

Nurse Aide Level 2 Competency

The Nurse Aide II is eligible for competency assessment in one of two ways: 1) must have been eligible for renewal of Nurse Aide II Listing prior to the listing expiration (must have worked at least eight (8) hours for compensation during the past 24 months performing nursing care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and there is to be no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of funds on the DHSR Nurse Aide Registry) or 2) a continuous period of 24-months during which nursing care activities were not performed for monetary compensation, but patient care activities were performed for compensation.

CEU: 2.4

Code	Class Day	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3328	Monday-Thursday	Nov. 14-17	9 am-3 pm	Jenell Powell	107 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst Campus	$130 + text

 

Pharmacy Technician

Prepare for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and entry-level employment. Topics include technical procedures for preparing and dispensing prescriptions, packaging and labeling, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, pharmacy calculations and over-the-counter drugs. Upon completion, students will be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a community pharmacy setting.

CEU: 11.2

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3319	Hybrid	Monday and Wednesday (classroom), Tuesday (online)	Aug. 22-Dec. 14	Classroom 2:15-4:45 Tuesdays 2:30-4:30	Melissa Cooper	129 Blue Hall, Pinehurst Campus	$187.50 + texts
3320	Online	Tuesdays and Thursdays	Aug. 18-Dec. 8	6-9:30 pm	Ashley Rivera	Online
3321	Hybrid	Mondays (online), Wednesdays (classroom)	Aug. 22-Dec .14	6-9:30 pm	Michelle Lewis	108 Johnson Hall, Hoke Campus

 

Phlebotomy Technician

Learn the skills necessary to draw blood specimens in various healthcare settings and blood donation centers. Topics include venipuncture, specimen handling, record-keeping and the healthcare profession. ENG 111, 112 or WorkKeys Workplace Documents test, current immunizations, and signed memo of understanding are required for registration. For complete list of program requirements email perrys@sandhills.edu.

Code	Format	Class Days	Dates	Time	Instructor	Location	Cost
3322	Hybrid	Tuesdays (online) and Thursdays (classroom)	Aug. 18-Dec. 13	Class: 6-9:30 pm Clinical: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm One Saturday class: 9 am-2 pm	Lavita Crichlow	129 Blue Hall Pinehurst Campus	205.50 + texts
3323	Traditional	Mondays and Wednesdays	Aug .17-Dec. 12	Class: 6-9:30 pm Clinical: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm Two Saturday classes: 9 am-1 pm	Rachel Hall	109 Johnson Hall, Hoke Campus