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 Medical Assisting Contact:
Melinda Morgan, Instructor/Director of Medical Assistant Program
910.695.3974
morganm@sandhills.edu
For other Healthcare courses Contact:
Sandy Perry, Director of Healthcare
910.695.3974
perrys@sandhills.edu
Course Offerings:
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 Melinda Morgan at morganm@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 |
2303 |
Hybrid Monday-Thursday |
Jan. 23-May 17 | 8:30 am-3 pm | Kayla Clark | 107 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 |
Format |
Class Days |
Dates |
Time |
Instructor |
Location |
Cost |
1309 |
Traditional |
Mondays & Wednesdays |
Jan 9- May 3 |
6-9 pm |
Will Martindale |
201 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 |
1224 |
Sunday |
Jan. 29 |
8:30 am-12:30 pm |
1052 Foundation Hall Pinehurst Campus |
$50 + $5 card fee |
1725 |
Saturday |
Feb. 18 |
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1726 |
Saturday |
Mar. 18 |
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1727 |
Saturday |
Apr. 15 |
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 |
1306 |
Hybrid |
Mondays (classroom) Wednesdays (online) |
Jan 9-May 3 |
6-9 pm |
Ann Addor |
129 Blue Hall, Pinehurst Campus |
$187.50 + text |
1308 |
Online w/Zoom & Lab |
Tuesdays (Zoom) Thursdays (online) Zoom sessions will move to Thursdays the month of April |
Jan. 17-May 4 In person Lab April 4, 11, 18 & 25 |
6-9 pm Tue. Zoom session
|
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 |
1316 |
Hybrid |
Mondays (classroom) Wednesdays (online) |
Jan. 9-May 3 |
6-9 pm |
Terri Rush |
203 Van Dusen Hall Pinehurst Campus |
$265.50 + text |
1318 |
Online w/zoom |
Tuesdays (Zoom) Thursdays (online) |
Jan. 10-Apr. 27 |
6-9 pm |
Terri Rush |
Online |
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 |
1324 |
Online |
January 17-Apr. 21 |
Approx. 8hrs. per week |
TBD |
$185.00 + texts |
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 |
1315 |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
April 1, 19 & 20 |
8 am-4:30 pm |
Jenell Powell |
129 Upchurch Hall, Hoke Campus |
$75 + text |
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
Code |
Format |
Dates |
Time |
Instructor |
Cost |
2325 |
Online |
April 24-July 28 |
Approximately 8 hours per week |
TBD |
$185.00 + 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 |
1327 |
Online w/Zoom |
Tuesdays Thursdays |
Jan. 10- Apr. 27 |
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 |
1310 |
Traditional |
Mondays & Tuesdays |
Jan. 9 - May 9 |
Class & Lab: 2-7 pm Clinical: 3-8 pm |
Margaret Dousharm |
129 Upchurch Hall, Hoke Campus |
Zoom Orientation Jan. 6 9am-Noon
Jan. 6 2-5pm
Or
Jan. 7 9am-Noon |
$205.50 + text |
1311 |
Hybrid |
Wednesdays & Thursdays |
Jan 11- May 4 |
Class & Lab: 7:30am-1:15 pm Clinical: 7:30am-1:15 pm |
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1312 |
Traditional |
Tuesdays & Thursdays |
Jan. 9- May 9 |
Class & Lab: 8:30 am-2 pm Clinical: 7:30 am-1:30 pm |
Dorothy McFadden |
153 Kennedy 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 |
1314 |
Traditional |
Thursday- Friday, Wednesday- Friday |
April 6, 7, 12 - 14 |
8am-5pm |
Jenell Powell |
153 Kennedy 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 |
1320 |
Online |
Tuesdays (Zoom) Thursdays (online) |
Jan. 10-Apr. 27 |
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 complete list of program requirements email perrys@sandhills.edu.
Code |
Format |
Class Days |
Dates |
Time |
Instructor |
Location |
Cost |
1322 |
Hybrid |
Tuesdays (online) Thursdays (classroom) |
Jan. 12-May 4 |
Class: 6-9:30 pm Clinical: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm One Saturday class: Feb. 11; 9 am-2 pm |
Lavita Crichlow |
129 Blue Hall Pinehurst Campus |
205.50 + texts |
1323 |
Traditional |
Mondays Wednesdays |
Jan. 9-May 3 |
Class: 6-9:30 pm Clinical: M-F, 8 am-4:30 pm Two Saturday classes: Feb. 11 & Mar. 11 9 am-1 pm |
Rachel Hall |
109 Johnson Hall, Hoke Campus |