Health Care Occupations

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), Central Sterile Processing, and Pharmacy Technician. 

 

Contacts: 

For CPR classes Contact:  

Denise Cameron, Senior Director of Workforce Continuing Education Public Safety Programs
(910) 695-3944
camerond@sandhills.edu 

For Medical Assisting Contact:  

Melinda Morgan, Instructor/Director of Medical Assistant Program 
(910) 695-3913
morganm@sandhills.edu 

For other Healthcare courses Contact: 

Sandy Perry, Director of Allied Health Career Training, Continuing Education
(910) 695-3974
perrys@sandhills.edu 

 

Course Offerings: 

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 

CPR Class Schedule

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 

Format 

Class Days 

Dates 

Time 

Instructor 

Location 

Cost 

2309

Hybrid

Wednesdays (classroom) + 5 hours online per week

May 17-Aug4

6-9 pm 

Will Martindale 

201 Van Dusen Hall, 

Pinehurst Campus 

$187.50 + text 

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 

2306

Hybrid 

Mondays (classroom) + 5 hours per week online

May 15-Aug. 2

6-9 pm 

Ann Addor 

129 Blue Hall,  

Pinehurst Campus 

$187.50 + text 

2308

Online w/Zoom & Lab 

Tuesdays (Zoom) + 5 hours per week online

May 16-Aug. 3

6-9 pm

 

Ann Addor 

Online 

2307

Hybrid

Wednesdays (classroom) + 5 hours per week online

May 24-Aug. 11

6-9 pm

Kerstyna Scott

109 Johnson Hall

Hoke Center

 

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 

2316

Hybrid 

Tuesdays (classroom) 

+ 5 hours per week online

May 16-Aug. 3

6-9 pm 

Kerstyna Scott

129 Blue Hall

Pinehurst Campus 

$273.50 + text 

2318

Online

8 hours per week online

May 22-Aug. 10

8 hours per week

Kerstyna Scott

Online 

Medical Assisting Part 1

Medical Assisting Program Overview

Become a Medical Assistant in this eleven-month three-part program. Employment opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals. Contact Melinda Morgan at morganm@sandhills.edu for program requirements.

CEU: 39.6 

Code Class Days Dates Time Instructor Location Cost
3303 

Mondays/Wednesdays (classroom) Tuesdays/Thursdays (online)

Aug 21-Dec 20
8:30 am-3 pm  Melinda Morgan
104 Van Dusen Hall, Pinehurst Campus  $187.50 + text 

 

Medical Terminology + A&P 

This is the Pre-requisite for Medical Coding.   

Introduction to the study of medical words and terms. Learn basic human anatomy and physiology for all body systems, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures, and diagnosis.

CEU: 11.2 

Code 

Format 

Dates 

Time 

Instructor 

Cost 

3324

Online 

Aug. 28-Dec. 8

Approx. 8hrs. per week 

Lynne Russell

$185.00 + texts 

Medical Coding

Medical Coding Pre-requisite: Medical Terminology + A&PDesigned to provide students with the skills necessary to face the challenges associated with a medical coding career. Obtain the right combination of skills and abilities needed to advance in the various coding positions that are available. The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and then applying the rules to code patient services. In addition, a variety of payment systems is presented. The medical topics of Medicare fraud, HMOs, and QIOs are also reviewed.

CEU: 11.2

Class begins May 16, 2023. Contact Sandy Perry at perrys@sandhills.edu for details.

 

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 

2327

Online w/Zoom 

Tuesdays (Zoom) + 5 hours per week

May 16-Aug. 3

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 

Instructor 

Location 

Mandatory Orientation 

Cost 

2310

Traditional 

Monday-Friday

May 22 - July 3

Class & Lab: 
7 am-noon

Clinical:
7 am-3:30 pm

Margaret Dousharm

Crucita Brown

129 Upchurch Hall, Hoke Campus 

 

Zoom

 

$205.50 + text 

 

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 910-695-3965 or powellj@sandhills.edu for enrollment approval. Bring lunch and hydration.
 
CEU: 4.0

Code 

Format 

Class Days 

Dates 

Time 

Instructor 

Location 

Cost 

2314

Traditional 

Monday-Thursday

July 17-27

8am-1pm 

Diana Lasater

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. Prerequisite: WorkKeys Math Level 3.

CEU: 11.2 

Code 

Format 

Class Days 

Dates 

Time 

Instructor 

Location 

Cost 

2320

Online 

Tuesdays (Zoom) +6 hours per week online

May 16-Aug. 4

6-9:30 pm 

Ashley Rivera 

Online 

$187.50 + text 

 

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 more information or a complete list of requirements contact Sandy Perry at 910-695-3974 or perrys@sandhills.edu.

CEU: 22.0

Code 

Format 

Class Days 

Dates 

Time 

Instructor 

Location 

Cost 

3322

Hybrid 

Tuesdays (online) Thursdays (classroom) 

Aug. 15-Dec. 14

Class: 6-9:30 pm

Clinical: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm

Lavita Crichlow 

129 Blue Hall

Pinehurst Campus

205.50 + texts 

3323

Traditional 

Mondays & Wednesdays

Aug 16 -Dec 13

Class: 6-9:30 pm

Clinical: M-F
8 am-4:30 pm

One Saturday classes:
Sept. 16,
9 am-1:30 pm 

Rachel Hall 

109 Johnson Hall, Hoke Campus 

Spanish for Medical Professionals

Prepare for any situation by bridging the communication gap between you, your patients, and worried family members. This course provides knowledge of basic medical phrases to help you better communicate with the Spanish-speaking community.

For information or to register, go to http://bit.ly/3zAZCPW. For additional information, contact Jenny Troyer at 910.695.3926 or troyerj@sandhills.edu.

CEU: 2.4

Course Type

Format 

Course Length

Start Dates

Instructor 

Cost 

Instructor-Led Class

Online 

6 weeks

May 17, June 14, July 12

Tara Bradley Williams

$75

Self-Paced Tutorial

Online

3 Months Access

Begin Any TIme

 

$87