Continuing Education: Health Occupations
For more information contact:
Elise Webb
CE Health Programs Coordinator
(252) 246-1325
ewebb@wilsoncc.edu
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Health Occupations Important Information
Applications REQUIRED
Some Health Occupations courses are by application only, and these applications are available at the College, room B-105, or you may download them from the list below:
- Dialysis Technology
- Hospital Unit Coordinator
- Nurse Aide I
- Nurse Aide II
- Nurse Aide Refresher
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
Copies of the following are required to be attached to the application when submitted. All Health Occupations courses require proof of:
- a high school diploma/GED or
- college transcript
Wilson Community College recognizes high school diplomas from:
- regionally accredited schools
- private high schools
- home schools registered with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- Correspondence schools accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and/or a regional accrediting agency, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nurse Aides wishing to check their date of registry expiration may go online to www.ncnar.org and click on “Verify Listing”.
Malpractice Insurance
Dialysis, Nurse Aide (Levels I and II), Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Technician courses require malpractice insurance ($15.00) and student accident insurance ($2.00).
Additional Required Costs
Students are responsible for the following and will be notified during the course of additional information regarding the following:
- Books are approximately $50 and are available at the College Bookstore
- Course specific color uniform, scrubs, name badge are available at Thomas Drugs in Wilson (252) 237-1188. Cost is approximately $40.
- FOR NURSE AIDE LEVEL I ONLY: Cost of State testing is $96
- Criminal background and drug screening (approximately $70) to be completed once accepted in the program.
- The Division of Continuing Education recognizes and is fully supportive of clinical agencies that choose to perform drug screening, criminal background checks, or fingerprinting on students. Costs associated for these tests are the responsibility of the student. This information should be made available if requested by the clinical site.
Student Fees
Fees listed include registration, student technology ($5.00) and student security ($12.00). There are NO fee waivers for student technology and student security fees.
Health Occupations
Activity Director Basic
This 60-hour course is designed to provide basic training to become an Activity Director in a health care related setting. Activity Directors for Adult Care Homes are required by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulations to complete a minimum of 50 hours in an approved Activity Director course. Activity Directors for nursing facilities are required to complete the 50-hour basic course with an additional minimum of ten hours in documentation, including the assessment and care planning process. At registration, students must provide a copy of their high school diploma or GED. Textbook required, approximately $150. (6.0 CEU)
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 17 - October 21
Room G-121 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Staff • Section Number: 13346
Dialysis Technology
Entrance is by application. (go to application information)
Prepares individuals with theoretical, technical, and clinical skills needed to maintain equipment and provide patient care to those being treated for chronic renal diseases. Successful completion of this course will prepare individuals for employment as a dialysis technician in hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and clinics. After one year of work experience, individuals may be eligible to sit for national certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. (13.1 CEU)
Mondays and Wednesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • August 18 - December 8
Room G-109a • $192 Fee • Instructor: Kristi Randolph • Section Number: 13357
ECG Training
This 78-hour course is designed to give students a basic introduction to the 12-lead ECG. Students will gain knowledge of the basic medical terminology of the cardiovascular system, understand the structure and function of the heart, and be introduced to the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. Students will learn why an ECG is performed, the preparation and placement of an ECG lead, to identify common artifacts of an ECG, and to operate equipment to perform an ECG. This course is recommended for the student who already has a background in the health area. At registration, students must provide a copy of their high school diploma or GED. Textbook required, approximately $50. (7.8 CEU)
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 17 - November 11
Room G-119 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Mark Hollandworth • Section Number: 13352
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Entrance is by application. (go to application information)
This 90-hour course prepares students for an entry-level position in a hospital or health care facility. Includes medical terminology, written communication and documentation skills, data entry skills, and knowledge of basic medical laws and ethics. Students must provide proof of high school diploma or GED at the first class meeting. (9.0 CEU)
Mondays and Wednesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 18 - December 8
Room G-227a • $192 Fee • Instructor: Wanda Batts • Section Number: 13348
Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 18 - December 8
Room G-121 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Wanda Batts • Section Number: 13324
Medical Terminology
This 130-hour 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, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis. (13.0 CEU)
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 17 - December 14
Room G-105a • $192 Fee • Instructor: Vicki Brown • Section Number: 13353
Medication Aide
Successful completion of this 28-hour course qualifies the Nurse Aide Level I to be listed on the North Carolina Medication Aide registry regulated by the NCBON. (2.8 CEU)
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 2 - 23
Room G-109a • $82 Fee • Instructor: Gwen Hardy • Section Number: 13334
Pharmacy Technician Training
Entrance is by application. (go to application information)
This 105-hour course prepares students to work in a pharmacy to assist with day to day activities under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Students will attend 93 hours of lecture at Wilson Community College and will be expected to attend 12 hours of clinical rotation at local pharmacies. At registration, students must provide a copy of high school diploma or GED. Textbook required (approx. $100). Required supplies, approximately $20. (10.5 CEU includes 2.0 CEU of Law)
Mondays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 19 - December 13
Room G-227a • $192 Fee • Instructor: Cindy Galloway • Section Number: 13358
Phlebotomy Training and Clinical Education
Early Registration Required. Entrance into the Phlebotomy program is by application and will be limited to twenty (20) completed applications per class. (go to application information)
An 118-hour course to prepare students to draw blood specimens from patients for testing and analyzing. A phlebotomy trainee maintains equipment used in obtaining blood specimens, masters the use of appropriate communication skills when working with patients, selection of venipuncture sites, care of blood specimen, entry of the testing process into the computer, as well as clerical duties associated with record keeping of the blood tests. Each student must complete 100 successful venipunctures. There will be weekend hours involved to complete the clinical requirements; clinical hour schedules vary as approved by the clinical site. Textbook required. (11.8 CEU)
Mondays and Wednesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 17 - December 16
Room G-119 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Crystal Johnson • Section Number: 13356
Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 17 - December 16
Room G-119 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Michael Pittman • Section Number: 13355
Nurse Aide Training
Nurse Aide Level I
Entrance is by application and early registration is required. (go to application information)
This course prepares students to perform basic nursing skills for patients or residents in a health care related setting. Course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon successful completion of the course and the state-administered skills evaluation, the student will be eligible for listing with the Division of Health Service Regulations on the Nurse Aide Level I Registry in North Carolina as a Nurse Aide Level I. The Nurse Aide will always work under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse. Initial listing with the Division of Health Service Regulations will be in effect for two years following the skills evaluation. There will be weekend hours involved to complete the clinical requirements. Schedule may vary to meet certification requirements. Textbook required.
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • August 17 - December 2 (18.1 CEU)
Room G-227b • $192 Fee • Instructor: Suzanne Schupp • Section Number: 13354
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 17 - December 14 (17.2 CEU)
Room G-227b • $192 Fee • Instructor: Donna Clodfelter • Section Number: 13359
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • August 18 - December 1 (16.2 CEU)
(HYBRID) • Room G-227b • $192 Fee • Instructor: Suzanne Schupp • Section Number: 13361
Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 18 - December 15 (16.4 CEU)
Room G-227b • $192 Fee • Instructor: Gwen Hardy • Section Number: 13360
Nurse Aide Level II
Early registration required and is by application. (go to application information)
This 175-hour course prepares the Nurse Aide Level I to perform more complex skills in the health care setting. REQUIREMENTS: completed Nurse Aide Level II application; currently listed on the Nurse Aide Registry in North Carolina; malpractice insurance, approx. $15; textbook, approx. $60. Applications are available at Wilson Community College (Building B, Room 105) or online at www.wilsoncc.edu (select Continuing Education; then Health Care/EMS). (17.5 CEU)
Mondays and Wednesdays • 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. • August 18 - December 15
Room G-109a • $192 Fee • Instructor: Sallie Patterson • Section Number: 13362
Nurse Aide Refresher
Entrance is by application. (go to application information)
This 40-hour course consists of review and testing to assess student knowledge. Passing academic and attendance required to recertify. (4.0 CEU)
Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • September 1 - October 6
Room G-124 • $137 Fee • Instructor: Donna Clodfelter • Section Number: 13345
