One of today’s fastest growing career opportunities is a career in health care. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov), the healthcare industry is projected to add more jobs—over 4 million—than any other industry between 2012 and 2022. Most of the fastest growing health occupations require an associate degree or less to enter the occupation.
Craven CC’s health programs facilities feature some of the newest technologies and equipment available for teaching. The college’s unique high-tech simulation lab gives students training in a learning environment that mimics a real hospital setting. The other labs include equipment that is currently used in clinics and hospitals.
Health care programs prepare individuals with the knowledge and skill to work in the healthcare industry in a variety of areas. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics and physicians’ offices. Quickly prepare for a job in a growing, high demand health care profession by attending Craven CC. Get hands on training and personalized instruction from experienced instructors for these various health occupations.
Most programs begin in the fall and many of them have selective admission criteria. For information on a specific program, see below.
Health Care Programs
Special Programs
Nurse Aide I and II (CNA)
Phlebotomy
Central Sterile Processing
Pharmacy Technician
Veterinarian Assistant Program
Electrocardiogram
Emergency Medical Science Programs
Health Programs Student Groups
SNA (Student Nursing Association)
PTA Club (Physical Therapist Assistant Club)
HIT Club (Health Information Technology)
(RIBN) Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing
(aRIBN) Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing
Contact Information
Dr. Alec J. Newton, Dean of Health Programs
Email
(252)638-7342
Aileen Will, Admissions Specialist Health Programs
Email
Email
(252)639-2025
Tara Howry, Director of Nursing
Email
(252)638-2765
Crystal Smith, Program Coordinator Health Information Technology
Email
(252)638-7316
Alexa Tarplee, Program Coordinator Medical Assisting
Email
(252)638-1031
Dr. Daniel Friedlander, Program Coordinator Physical Therapist Assistant
Email
(252)638-7341
Colleen Wincentsen, Medical Office Administration Coordinator
(252)638-7367
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