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The Public Safety division of Continuing Education at Sandhills Community College
serves the educational and training needs of law enforcement, fire and rescue, and
emergency medical personnel.
Training classes, recertification classes, seminars and programs are offered through this division. Some classes utilize the Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center in Carthage.
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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 |
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Basic Detention Officer |
Offered under the guidelines and requirements as set forth by North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission. |
Call for class details. |
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Code |
Class Days |
Dates |
Time |
Location |
Cost |
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1224 |
Sunday |
Jan. 29 |
8:30 am-12:30 pm |
1052 Foundation Hall Pinehurst Campus |
$50 + $5 card fee |
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1725 |
Saturday |
Feb. 18 |
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1726 |
Saturday |
Mar. 18 |
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1727 |
Saturday |
Apr. 15 |
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EMT BASIC |
This class prepares students to provide emergency care for the sick and injured. Students will learn to respond to a variety of emergency medical situations. Upon successful completion, the student can sit for the state certification exam. Course requirements: a copy of your high school or GED diploma by first night of class. Additional costs for course specific clinicals. CEU: 28.8 |
Cost |
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$180 + $5 tech fee + $31 uniform fee + clinical fee |
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Code |
Format |
Dates |
Class Days |
Time |
Instructor |
Location |
Text |
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1721 |
Traditional |
January 9- May 15 |
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays |
6-10 pm |
Nick Stamatopoulos |
1052 Foundation Hall Pinehurst Campus |
Emergency Care 14th Edition |
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1722 |
Hybrid |
January 7- June 10 |
Alternating Saturdays |
8 am- 5 pm |
Robert Godwin |
106 Upchurch Hall Hoke Center |
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Fire Academy |
Train for a career as a firefighter. Free tuition for current volunteer firefighters. Certifications earned in the course are Firefighter I/II, Hazardous Materials Ops, Technical Rescuer, and Emergency Vehicle Driver. The program incorporates EMT-Basic and prepares students to sit for the state certification exam. Application packets available at fireacademy.sandhills.edu or in the Continuing Education office in Van Dusen Hall. For more information contact Donald Smith at (910) 695-3774 or smithdon@sandhills.edu. |
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Dates |
Class Days |
Time |
Location |
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Feb. 14-July 31 |
Monday-Thursday |
8:30 am-5 pm |
Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center, Carthage |
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Fridays |
8 am-4 pm |
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Law Enforcement Radar/Lidar Classes |
Lidar |
January 10 |
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Radar Recert |
January 11-12 |
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NC Extrication School |
Advanced Hands-On Practicals training focused on the best practices, up-to-date techniques, and latest equipment available to prepare first responders for a wide-range or extrication scenarios. |
Will be offered Fall Semester 2023. |
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Class Days |
Dates |
Time |
Location |
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Friday |
Oct. 20 |
7 am-5 pm |
Pinehurst Campus |
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Saturday & Sunday |
Oct. 21-22 |
Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center, Carthage |
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NC Fire Fighter Certification Classes Night and Saturday Classes NFPA 2019 Edition |
After successful completion of these courses, candidates will receive the Fire Fighter I & II Fire and Rescue Commission IFSAC Certification. |
Call for class details. |
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Spanish for Law Enforcement |
Communicate more effectively with the Spanish-speakers around you, and add a valuable skill to your resume. This course will help you master basic Spanish and gain more power handling situations that involve Spanish-speaking victims, witnesses, or criminals. CEU: 2.4 For complete information or to register, go to http://bit.ly/3FXgTqU. For additional information, contact Jenny Troyer at 910.695.3926 or troyerj@sandhills.edu. |
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Course Type |
Format |
Course Length |
Start Dates |
Instructor |
Cost |
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Instructor-Led Class |
Online |
6 Weeks |
Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, or Apr. 12 |
Tara Bradley Williams |
$75 |
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Self-Paced Tutorial |
Online |
3 Months Access |
Begin Any Time |
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$87 |
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TR Series for NC Wildlife and NC SHP |
This certification-related course will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Five (General) and Chapter Six (Ropes) of NFPA 1006: Standard for Technical Rescue Professional Qualifications. Individual courses included in this block course are Rescue Operations, Anchors and MAS, Fixed Rope Systems, Health and Wellness, Helicopter Transport, Horizontal Systems, Lowers and Raises, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Rescue Equipment, Rope Basics, and Victim Management. |
Call for class details. |
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30th Sandhills Regional Fire and Rescue College |
Courses to be offered will include: Specialty and Forestry, Company Officer, Instructor, Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, and National Fire Academy Classes. |
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Class Days |
Dates |
Time |
Location |
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Friday-Sunday |
Jan. 27-29 |
Varies Daily |
Pinehurst Campus and Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center, Carthage |