Continuing Education Courses

Medication Aide

This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course covers the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry.

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

OST 7133

This course is intended to equip students with the skills needed to confidently utilize Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the job or at home. Topics cover basic functions of each software package, mail merge, pivot tables, and other business uses. In addition, students will obtain the knowledge necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist Word, Excel, and PowerPoint certification exams. This is a bundled course and is instructor-led and delivered in a hybrid format on campus and online. Prepayment of tuition is required. Registration fees do not include Microsoft certification exam fees.

Notary Public

LEX 3874

Participants learn the requirements and qualifications of the notary public office. Requirements for attestation, fees, general powers and limitations, certifications, oaths, affirmations and affidavits are taught. NC Notaries must have a high school diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years old; read, write, and speak English; have no felony convictions; and successfully complete this approved notary course. Additional costs include: commission fee to Secretary of State, $50; swearing in at the courthouse, $10; required textbook, $28; notary seal (costs vary).

Prepayment of tuition and purchase of the Notary manual prior to class is required.

Due to state mandated course code changes which included Notary courses, LEX is the same as the previous course code MLS.

Instructor: Tucker Cost: $74
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
LEX-3874-05 59238 S 08/19/23 9:00am-4:30pm ADT 104
LEX-3874-01 59087 S 09/16/23 9:00am-4:30pm ADT 104
LEX-3874-02 59088 S 10/14/23 9:00am-4:30pm ADT 104
LEX-3874-06 59265 S 10/28/23 9:00am-4:30pm ADT 104
LEX-3874-03 59089 S 11/04/23 9:00am-4:30pm ADT 104
LEX-3874-04 59097 S 12/02/23 9:00am-4:30pm ADT 104

Please Note:

  • Notary Manual must be purchased prior to class
  • Due to state mandated course code changes which included Notary courses, LEX is the same as the previous course code MLS.
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Nurse Aide I

This program is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patients’ rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Certified Nurse Aide l by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.

OBD/IM Emissions Training

DMV 7300

This course prepares auto technicians and service personnel to be safety and emission inspectors for motor vehicles. It includes regulations and test inspection procedures. Students learn to inspect a vehicle and gain the skills necessary to pass the qualification exams for certification as a safety and emissions inspector at a licensed inspection station. Cash will not be accepted by the instructor. The cost of this class includes a $5 fee for the course manual. Classes are held on campus, plus there is a hands-on portion held at Jumper’s Auto Service at 124 N. Fieldcrest Road, Eden.

Due to state mandated course code changes which included OBD/IM Emissions Training courses, DMV is the same as the previous course code AUT.

Instructor: Jumper Cost: $78
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
DMV-7300-02 58114 MT 04/10/23 – 04/11/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111
DMV-7300-03 58115 MT 05/08/23 – 05/09/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111
DMV-7300-01 58116 MT 06/12/23 – 06/13/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111
DMV-7300-02 58118 MT 08/14/23 – 08/15/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111

 

Painting: Holiday Painting

This course is highly anticipated every year. Each week students will create holiday and decorative small paintings to give away or keep. Special instruction on glass painting and other specialty painting will be taught. Students’ Supply List: Table cover, paper towels, paper plates, water container, basic acrylic colors, basic brushes, at least 8 small canvases (any small size you’d like)

Instructor: Boles Cost: $73
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7140-01 58588 W 10/18/23 – 12/13/23 1-4PM HUM 104

Painting: Paint a Portrait

CSP 7769

You can learn to paint a portrait of the person you choose. Color mixture, facial feature measurement tips and more can be accomplished with these methods. 8 x 10 photo of person to paint, 2 8 x 10 black and white photo copies, basic acrylic paints, brushes, water containers, table cover, paper towels and plate.

Instructor: Boles Cost: $75
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7769-01 58587 W 08/16/23 – 10/04/23 1-4PM HUM 104

Painting: Snowfall in Austria

CSP 7770

Paint a winter landscape of the European country of Austria. Supplies needed: Canvas, basic acrylic paint colors, basic brushes, water container, paper towels, paper plates, and table cover.

Instructor: Boles Cost: $73
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7770-01 59040 W 01/10/24-02/28/24 1PM-4PM HUM104

Painting: Underwater Seascape

CSP 7771

Paint an underwater scene of the creatures and beauty of the ocean. Supplies needed: Canvas, basic acrylic paint colors, basic brushes, water container, paper towels, paper plates, and table cover.

Instructor: Boles Cost: $73
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7771-01 59041 W 03/13/24-5/01/24 1PM-4PM HUM104

Pharmacy Technician

This training program provides instruction in the technical procedures for preparing and dispensing drugs in the hospital and retail settings under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Topics include drug packaging and labeling, out-patient dispensing, hospital dispensing procedures, controlled substance procedures, inventory control, and non-sterile compounding. Students will automatically be enrolled in a required 4-hour Technology Awareness course prior to the start of the course. Upon completion, students should be prepared to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings. The student will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). The PTCE exam must be taken at a Pearson VUE professional testing center, which is available at RCC. The cost for the certification exam is approximately $130. Course prerequisite: Math pretest.

Phlebotomy Experience

The Phlebotomy program provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Students will automatically be enrolled in a required 4-hour Technology Awareness course prior to the start of the course. Students will be required to complete 40 clinical hours. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Pottery: Exploring Ceramics

CSP 7772

Develop the skills needed to work with clay. This 24-hour course provides students with the skills and techniques to make functional and decorative objects out of clay. Using the potter’s wheel and various hand building techniques, students take their designs from clay to glazed and fired ceramic pieces. Beginners in clay will leave with a solid foundation
and understanding of working in a cooperative pottery studio and more advanced makers will be able to focus in and further develop their ideas. Clay, glaze materials and firings are provided.

Instructor: TBA Cost: $123
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7772-01 59047 M 03/11/24 – 04/29/24 2PM-5PM CCA 104
CSP-7772-02 59048 M 03/11/24 – 04/29/24 6PM-9PM CCA 104
CSP-7772-03 59049 W 03/13/24 – 05/01/24 2PM-5PM CCA 104
CSP-7772-04 59050 W 03/13/24 – 05/01/24 6PM-9PM CCA 104

 

Pottery: Exploring Clay

CSP 7766

Learn how to design and make pottery using the potter’s wheel and various hand-building techniques. This 24-hour course is open to all levels and will focus on individual instruction. Beginners in clay will leave with a solid foundation and understanding of working in a cooperative pottery studio and more advanced makers will be able to focus in and further develop their ideas. Clay, glaze materials and firings will be provided.

Instructor: TBA Cost: $123
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7766-02 585951 M 08/14/23 – 10/09/23 5PM-8PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-02 58601 W 08/16/23 – 10/09/23 1PM-4PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-03 58602 W 08/16/23 – 10/04/23 5PM-8PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-05 58604 W 10/11/23 – 12/06/23 1PM-4PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-06 58605 W 10/11/23 – 12/06/23 5PM-8PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-04 58603 M 10/16/23 – 12/04/23 5PM-8PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-01 59042 M 01/08/24 – 03/11/24 2PM-5PM CCA 104
CSP-7766-03 59045 W 01/10/24 – 02/28/24 2PM-5PM CCA 104

 

Pottery: Wheel and Hand Thrown Ceramics

CSP 7768

Develop the skills needed to work with clay. This 48-hour course will provide students with the skills and techniques to make functional and decorative objects out of clay. Using the potter’s wheel and various hand-building techniques, students take their designs from clay to glazed and fired ceramic pieces. The class also covers the essentials of glazing and the basic operation of both electric and gas kilns. Individual instruction is supplemented with demonstrations. Beginners in clay will leave with a solid foundation and understanding of the pottery studio and more advanced makers will be able to focus and further develop their ideas. Clay, glaze materials and firings will be provided.

Instructor: Korch Cost: $243
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
CSP-7768-02 58597 M 08/14/23 – 12/04/23 5PM-8PM CCA 104
CSP-7768-01 58596 W 08/16/23 – 12/06/23 1PM-4PM CCA 104
CSP-7768-01 58598 W 08/16/23 – 12/06/23 5PM-8PM CCA 104

 

QuickBooks for Beginners

ACC 7120

Learn the basic financial principles and procedures needed to manage a small to mid-size business utilizing the accounting software program, QuickBooks. This course is intended for those who are new to QuickBooks as well as those who have utilized earlier versions.

  • Class will meet face-to-face one night a week and a portion of the coursework will be delivered online. Prepayment of tuition and purchase of course materials are required.
  • Upcoming class dates TBA
  • Submit the Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

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Resume Writing and Interviews

HRD 3001

Students are led through the process of writing a resume, understanding how to revise resumes and use cover letters, as well as how to organize a job search, use resources to create leads, and interview with confidence.

Instructor: Carter Cost: $70
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
HRD-3001-01 58630 F 12/01/23 – 12/08/23 9:00am-12:00pm BLC 101

Safe Driving

Completion of a 3-hour or 6-hour course could help prevent the assessment of insurance points and driver’s license points. For more information, please call 336-342-4261, ext. 2348

Vehicle Safety Inspection

DMV 7301

Learn the proper procedures for conducting vehicle safety inspections. Information on the operation of a safety inspection station is included. Cost includes $8 fee for manual. Pre-payment is REQUIRED. Classes are held on campus. A hands-on portion, held at Jumper’s Auto Service at 124 N. Fieldcrest Road, Eden.

Due to state mandated course code changes which include Vehicle Safety Inspection courses, DMV is the same as AUT.

Instructor: Jumper Cost: $81
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
DMV-7301-01 59145 MT 09/11/23 – 09/12/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111
DMV-7301-02 59146 MT 10/02/23 – 10/03/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111
DMV-7301-03 59147 MT 11/06/23 – 11/07/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111
DMV-7301-04 59148 MT 12/04/23 – 12/05/23 5PM-9PM ADT 111

Windows 11 Fundamentals

OST 7143

This course introduces students to the new Windows 11 operating system. Students will learn topics such as how to get started, customize Windows settings, manage files and folders, use and download apps, install devices, complete a system back up, and more. The class will also focus on key differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11. This course is instructor-led and delivered on campus. Prepayment of tuition is required.

Instructor: Knight Cost: $74
Course Code Section Days Date Time Loc
OST-7143-02 58609 TH 06/22/23 – 07/13/23 2:00pm – 4:00pm ADT 116
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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