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The Health Sciences programs at RCC are limited enrollment, meaning admission is not guaranteed. To be considered for admission to any of the Health Sciences programs listed below, certain steps must first be completed. Click on the links provided to get more information about admission to each program. For admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 336-342-4261 x2333.

Short-Term Certifications

Advanced EMT

The Advanced EMT to Paramedic program consists of online coursework and on-campus dates. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high speed internet.

EMS-4300

April 3 – June 22, 2023

Rotating-Flip/Flop Schedule
  • Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm

    Students will come two days a week, either:
  • Monday/Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
    Owens Building (OHS), Room 208
  • Wednesday/Thursday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
    Owens Building (OHS), Room 208
Advanced EMT Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. 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

September 26 – May 16, 2024

Flip Flop Schedule
  • Tuesdays or Thursdays: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
  • One Saturday per month: 8:00am – 1:00pm
  • This class meets on campus in the Owens Building Room 208 (OHS)

AEMT to Paramedic Bridge Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. 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.

Cardiovascular Technician

ICV-3111

The Cardiovascular Technician program consists of a required orientation/HRD class, online coursework, and on-campus class sessions.

ICV-3111-01

February 29, 2024 – April 27, 2024

  • Required Orientation
    February 29, 2024
    2:00pm-3:00pm
    RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 208
  • Required HRD 7122 Pre-requisite:
    February 29, 2024
    3:00pm-5:00pm
    RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
  • Online Coursework
    March 4, 2024-April 27, 2024
  • On-Campus Lab Skills
    March: 9th and 23rd
    April: 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
    11:00am-2:00pm
    RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 208

Cardiovascular Technician Information

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Central Sterile Processing

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.

PHM 3002-01

September 8 – November 18, 2023

  • Required Pre-Requisite Course (HRD 3005)
    September 8, 2023
    9:00am – 12:00pm
  • PHM 3002 Online Coursework
    September 9 – November 18, 2023
  • PHM 3002 On-Campus Dates
    Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:00am-3:00pm
    Saturday, November 11, 2023, 9:00am-3:00pm
    RCC Owens Building, Room 209
PHM 3002-01

January 27 – April 6, 2024

  • Required Pre-Requisite Course (HRD 7125)
    Friday, January 26, 2024
    9:00am – 12:00pm
  • PHM 3002 Online Coursework
    January 27 – April 6, 2024
  • PHM 3002 On-Campus Dates
    Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm
    Saturday, March 23, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm
    RCC Owens Building, Room 209

Central Sterile Processing Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

CPR (AHA Basic Life Support)

SEF-7010

Upcoming CPR Courses:
Continuing Education Live Course Schedule 

Register for CPR (SEF-7010):
Continuing Education Registration

Dialysis Technician

DIA-3100

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.

DIA-3100-01

February 1, 2024 – March 27, 2024

  • Orientation
    February 1, 2024
    2:00pm-4:00pm
    Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
  • HRD
    February 1, 2024
    4:00pm-6:00pm
    Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
  • Online Class
    February 5, 2024 – March 27, 2024

Dialysis Technician Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration and placement testing.

EMT-Initial

EMS-4200

The EMT program is designed to teach basic life support skills. EMTs are able to function in many areas including EMS systems, fire departments, hospitals, rescue squads, and physician offices. The class consists of lectures and hands-on skills instruction as well as field clinical opportunities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to sit for the North Carolina or National Registry EMT examination.

EMS-4200-02
  • September 6 – January 20, 2024
    Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Friday, November 10, 8:00am -5:00pm
  • Every other Saturday starting September 16th, 8:00am – 5:00pm

This class meets on campus in the Owens Building (OHS 120)

Starting in 2024
EMS-4200-02
  • January 8 – May 13, 2024
    Monday & Wednesday 6pm – 10pm
  • Every other Saturday beginning January 20, 2024, 8:00am – 5:00pm

This class meets on campus in the Owens Building (OHS 120)

EMT-Initial Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration and placement testing.

Medical Assisting

MED-3300

To be notified of upcoming Medical Assisting courses, please submit the Medical Assisting Interest Form.



Medical Assisting Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. 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.

Medication Aide

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

October 14 – 28, 2023

  • Saturdays 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Class meets on 10/14/23, 10/21/23 and 10/28/23.

Medication Aide Information

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss registration.

Medical Terminology

MED-3235

The Medical Terminology 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, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, elements of medical terms and names of major diseases, including terms used in physical exams, operative procedures and diagnosis.

MED 3235-01

September 6 – December 13, 2023

  • Online Class
    September 6 – December 13, 2023
    Online

Medical Terminology Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Nurse Aide I

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

Upcoming course dates TBA

Submit the Nurse Aide I Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

Please visit the Rockingham Health Care Foundation Scholarship document for more information. 

Nurse Aide I Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Nurse Aide I (Hybrid)

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

Hybrid Course Format

This course is being offered in a blended format and consists of both online and on-campus coursework.

Upcoming course dates TBA

Submit the Nurse Aide I Hybrid Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

Please visit the Rockingham Health Care Foundation Scholarship document for more information. 

Nurse Aide I Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Nurse Aide I (Refresher)

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

NAS 3242

October 16 – November 9, 2023

The Nurse Aide I Refresher program consists of a required orientation, classwork, lab skills, and clinicals.

  • Mandatory First Day Orientation
    October 16, 2023
    5:00pm – 9:00pm
    Owens Building
  • Class
    October 16 – November 9, 2023
    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
    5:00pm – 9:00pm

Please visit the Rockingham Health Care Foundation Scholarship document for more information. 

Nurse Aide I (Refresher) Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

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

Looking to earn both your Associate Degree and Paramedic certification? Check out the EMS Program !

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. 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.

Pharmacy Technician

PHM-3250

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.

PHM-3250-01

January 16, 2024 – May 2, 2024

  • Pharmacy Technician Orientation
    January 16, 2024
    5:00pm-6:00pm
    OHS Building (OHS), Room 209
  • HRD 7121 Career Readiness Course
    January 16, 2024
    6:00pm-8:00pm
    OHS Building (OHS), Room 210
  • RCC Campus
    January 23, 2024 – May 2, 2024
    Tuesdays and Thursdays
    6:00pm-9:00pm
    Owens Building (OHS), Room 209

Pharmacy Technician Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Phlebotomy

PBT-3022

The Phlebotomy program consists of a required orientation, required pre-requisite course, online coursework, on-campus lab skills, and a clinical rotation.

Upcoming course dates TBA. Submit the Phlebotomy Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

Phlebotomy Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. 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.

Psychiatric Technician Level I

The Psychiatric Technician Level I 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.

MHT-3000

Psychiatric Technician Level I Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Address

Rockingham Community College
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu