Short-Term Certifications
Nurse Aide I
NUR-3240
To be notified of upcoming Nurse Aide course sections, please submit the Nurse Aide Interest Form.
The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Regulation Health Care Personnel Registry Section Center for Aide and Education (CARE).
Center for Aide Regulation and Education
2709 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
919-855-3969
www.ncnar.org
Please click here for information on the Rockingham Health Care Foundation Scholarship.
Nurse Aide I Information Packet
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Nurse Aide I (Hybrid)
NUR-3240
To be notified of upcoming Nurse Aide course sections, please submit the Nurse Aide Interest Form.
The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Regulation Health Care Personnel Registry Section Center for Aide and Education (CARE).
Center for Aide Regulation and Education
2709 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
919-855-3969
www.ncnar.org
Please click here for information on the Rockingham Health Care Foundation Scholarship.
Nurse Aide I Information Packet
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Pharmacy Technician
PHM-3250
August 23 -December 6, 2022
The Pharmacy Technician program consists of a required pre-requisite course (HRD 7121), orientation, online coursework, and on-campus class sessions. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high-speed internet.
- Required Pre-requisite Course:
Friday, August 19, 2022, 9:00am-12:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 210 - Mandatory Orientation:
Monday, August 22, 2022, 6:00pm-7:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 209 - Online Coursework:
August 23 – December 6. 2022- Students will be responsible for completing online coursework through Moodle
- On-Campus Lab Skills:
August 23 – December 6, 2022
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 209
Pharmacy Technician Information Packet
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Medication Aide
PHM-4100
To be notified of upcoming Medication Aide course sections, please submit the Medication Aide Interest Form .
The Medication Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
919-781-9461
https://www.ncbon.com/
PHM-4100-02
July 18 – July 26, 2022
1:00pm – 5:00pm
PHM-4100-03
August 22 – August 31, 2022
9:00am – 1:00pm
Owens Building, Room 131
Cost: $70.00 plus book
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss registration.
EMT-Initial
EMS-4200
Class 1
July 19 – November 10, 2022
Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm – 10pm
Every other Saturday, 8am-5pm (Beginning July 30th)
This class meets on campus in the Owens Building (OHS 123)
Class 2
August 15 – December 12, 2022
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30am – 11:30am
Monday-Sunday Online
This class meets on campus in the Owens Building (OHS 123)
Class 3
September 19 – February 1, 2023
Monday & Wednesday 6pm -10pm
Saturday 8am – 5pm
This class meets on campus in the Owens Building (OHS 120)
EMT-Initial Information Packet
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration and placement testing.
Paramedic
EMS-4400
Upcoming course dates TBA
Submit the Paramedic Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.
Paramedic Program Information Packet
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Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss placement testing and registration.
Clinical Compliance Policy
The Paramedic program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.
Applicants are expected to review the Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.
CPR (AHA Basic Life Support)
SEF-7010
Upcoming CPR Courses:
Continuing Education Live Course Schedule
Register for CPR (SEF-7010):
Continuing Education Registration
Medical Assisting
MED-3300
To be notified of upcoming Medical Assisting course sections, please submit the Medical Assisting Interest Form .
Medical Assisting Information Packet
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Clinical Compliance Policy
The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.
Applicants are expected to review the Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.
Phlebotomy
MLA-3022
The Phlebotomy program consists of a required orientation, required pre-requisite course, online coursework, on-campus lab skills, and a clinical rotation.
Class 1
June 6 – September 27, 2022
- Mandatory Orientation:
Monday, May 23, 2022, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 123 - Required Pre-requisite Course:
Friday, Friday, May 27, 2022, 9:00am-12:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 210 - On-Campus Lab Skills:
June 6 – September 27, 2022
Mondays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Owens Building, Room 123 - Online Coursework:
June 6 – September 27, 2022 - Clinical Rotation:
July 1 – September 27, 2022
Students must complete 100 clinical hours from Sunday to Sunday; hours vary depending on clinical site’s needs (subject to change).- Dates/times TBA.
- CPR: TBA
Class 2
October 3 – December 23, 2022
- Mandatory Orientation:
Monday, September 30, 2022, 8am – 9am
RCC Owens Building, Room 123 - Required Pre-requisite Course:
Friday, September 30, 2022, 9:00am-12:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 123 - On-Campus Lab Skills:
October 3 – December 23, 2022
Mondays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7pm
Owens Building, Room 123- The first 4 weeks students will attend Wednesday nights on campus from 5:30pm – 7pm for extra lab time.
- Online Coursework:
October 3 – December 23, 2022 - Clinical Rotation:
October 24 – December 12, 2022
Students must complete 100 clinical hours from Sunday to Sunday; hours vary depending on clinical site’s needs (subject to change).- Dates/times TBA.
- CPR: TBA
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Clinical Compliance Policy
The Phlebotomy program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.
Applicants are expected to review the Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.
Cardiovascular Technician
ICV-3111
September 9 – December 9, 2022
The Cardiovascular Technician program consists of a required orientation/HRD class, online coursework, and on-campus class sessions.
- Mandatory Orientation:
Friday, September 2, 8:00am-9:00am
RCC Owens Building, Room 120 - Required Pre-requisite Course:
Friday, September 2, 9:00am-12:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 210 - Online Coursework:
September 9 – December 9, 2022 - On-Campus Lab Skills:
September 9 – December 9, 2022
Two Fridays a month, 8:30am-11:30am
RCC Owens Building, Room 120- Dates are as follows:
- 9/9
- 9/16
- 10/7
- 10/14
- 11/9
- 11/18
- 12/9
- Dates are as follows:
- National Exam Opportunity:
December 8, 2022 - CPR: TBA
Cardiovascular Technician Information
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Central Sterile Processing
MED-3002
September 8 – November 17, 2022
The Central Sterile Processing program consists of a required pre-requisite course (HRD), online coursework and on-campus dates. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high-speed internet.
- Required Pre-requisite Course:
Thursday, September 1, 9:00am-12:00pm
- MED 3002 Online Coursework:
September 8 – November 17, 2022 - MED 3002 On-Campus Dates:
Thursday, September 8, 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursdays, November 3, 9:00am-3:00pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 209
Central Sterile Processing Information Packet
Application Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.
Dialysis Technician
DIA-3100
August 4 – October 13, 2022
The Dialysis Technician program consists of a required orientation, required pre-requisite course (HRD), online coursework, on-campus lab skills and a clinical rotation. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high-speed internet.
- Required Orientation & HRD Class:
Thursday, August 4, 2022, 9am – 1pm
RCC Owens Building, Room 123
- Online Coursework:
August 5 – October 13, 2022 - On-Campus Lab Skills:
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Thursday, October 13, 2022
RCC Owens Building, Room 123- 9am – 1pm both days
- Clinical Rotation:
Monday, September 12, 2022 – Friday, October 7, 2022
40-hour clinical rotation to start 4 weeks after the program starts. (Subject to change due to clinical site needs.)
Monday through Saturday, hours may vary depending on clinical site’s needs.
40 total hours required - CPR: TBA
Advanced EMT
EMS-4300
To be notified of upcoming Advanced EMT course sections, please submit the Advanced EMT Interest Form .
Advanced EMT Information PacketApplication Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss placement testing and registration.
Clinical Compliance Policy
The Advanced EMT program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.
Applicants are expected to review the Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.
Advanced EMT to Paramedic
EMS-4303
August 1, 2022 – April 20, 2023
Odd Weeks: Monday/Tuesday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Even Weeks: Wednesday/Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm
This class meets on campus in the Owens Building Room 208 (OHS)
AEMT to Paramedic Bridge Information PacketApplication Steps
- Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
- Complete an RCC application .
- Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
- Schedule an appointment to discuss placement testing and registration.
Clinical Compliance Policy
The Advanced EMT program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.
Applicants are expected to review the Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.
