Workforce Development

This class is designed to teach the basics in acrylic painting. You will learn how to sketch, mix colors, blend and paint. Although there are many types of brushes, you will learn the specific brush type needed for the project you will be working on. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your brushes so they can last longer. Each class will begin with a brief demonstration of how to put all of this together to create your masterpiece!

This class is designed to teach the basics in acrylic painting. You will learn how to sketch, mix colors, blend and paint. Although there are many types of brushes, you will learn the specific brush type needed for the project you will be working on. You will also learn how to clean and maintain your brushes so they can last longer. Each class will begin with a brief demonstration of how to put all of this together to create your masterpiece!

This 500-clock hour course is designed for students to ride with local rescue squads or ambulance services to hone the skills learned in the classroom. The North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Sciences requires this of all paramedic students. Students who complete our Paramedic certificate program may be eligible to transfer credits into Carteret Community College’s Associate in Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science Bridge degree program.

This 660-clock hour course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the Paramedic educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The Paramedic program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the Paramedic educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisites: A) Successful completion of an EMT educational program. Though a current and valid Credential is not required, an Educational Institution maintains the right to include this as a Prerequisite. B) High school diploma or high school equivalent; C) Reading comprehension and English language skills on the post-secondary level. D) Compliance with the mathematical skills on the post- secondary level E) Anatomy and Physiology (Minimum EMS-3000).

This course must follow the guidelines established by the NC Office of EMS. The Office of EMS must approve courses that include portions delivered via distance education. The curriculum for the AEMT Refresher Educational program shall be the 2009, or most current release of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) National Education Standards. The AEMT Refresher Educational program must be conducted by an approved Advanced Educational Institution as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. The lead instructor for the AEMT Refresher Educational program must be a NC credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the AEMT or Paramedic level as defined in the rules of the North Carolina Medical Care Commission. Student prerequisite/entry requirements: Currently holds a valid North Carolina, NREMT or other State EMS Credential at level or held an Advanced Level North Carolina EMS Credential (Paramedic) that has expired within the last four (4) years.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and skills involved in being a medical receptionist. The course focuses on various aspects such as job expectations, basic computer skills, medical office safety, HIPAA, customer service, telephone etiquette, medical terminology, patient registration & scheduling, insurance benefits and basic payment handling.

The P.A.L.S. course is designed to certify Emergency Medical Personnel in Pediatric Advanced Life Support through the American Heart Association. This course teaches the proper evaluation and treatment of a pediatric patient in cardiopulmonary arrest. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded P.A.L.S. certification from the American Heart Association. Pre-requisite: It is desirable but not required that an ALS certification be held.

Learn how to prepare a delicious cream sauce using fresh lobster, rich cream, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic, shallots, aromatic herbs, and a touch of brandy. Discover techniques for balancing flavors, creating a velvety texture, and infusing sauces with a sophisticated taste. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, and a printed recipe.

Learn how to prepare a delicious cream sauce using fresh lobster, rich cream, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, garlic, shallots, aromatic herbs, and a touch of brandy. Discover techniques for balancing flavors, creating a velvety texture, and infusing sauces with a sophisticated taste. This class includes all ingredients and equipment, step-by-step instruction, and a printed recipe.

This course is designed to provide 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. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic supervised dispensing techniques in a variety of pharmacy settings. Each student enrolled in this section is expected to attend all the meeting times and location listed below. The online work may be done anytime during the week, and the number of hours listed indicate how much time a student should anticipate it taking to complete the online assignments each week. Courses with both classroom and clinical components, have additional times listed for the clinical dates, which are located off campus.

This course 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. 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. Course may include a clinical component

This course 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. 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. Course may include a clinical component

The key to preparing savory pizza pies starts with the pizza dough. You will learn the steps for mixing, rising, and shaping the pizza dough. Learn about the variety of sauces and toppings and perfect your own homemade pizzas in our pizza oven.

The key to preparing savory pizza pies starts with the pizza dough. You will learn the steps for mixing, rising, and shaping the pizza dough. Learn about the variety of sauces and toppings and perfect your own homemade pizzas in our pizza oven.

This course provides instruction on the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift. Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre-use inspection, safety awareness, and forklift stability. This course meets the training requirements for related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

In this class, you will create mixed media art using various found-objects and common household items using a gel printing plate. You will build confidence in your artistic ability while having fun as you learn to use different papers and techniques resulting in several finished collage projects. Your completed art project will be ready for framing! There will be an opportunity for group critique and an option for an on-campus public art display as well. Students are required to bring the following items to class: Matte Mod Podge or Liquitex Basics Acrylic Matte Fluid Medium, container or package of wet wipes, various household items for mark-making , a hard surface to adhere collage project such as a wood panel, heavy cardboard, multimedia paper in a sketchpad, or stretched canvas. Recommended supplies: various sizes of brushes, various flat papers, Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint tubes from Walmart (your color of choice) or Apple barrel Acrylic Craft Paint set (your color of choice). All other supplies are provided by instructor for use during class.

This course provides participants with communication and interprersonal skills proven to help de-escalate volatile and potentially volatile situations. Topics include improving communication skills, defusing potentially volatile verbal encounters; the significance of non-verbal communication, empathy, and paraphrasing skills; and the concept of citizen and officer safety first. Course fee is waived for sworn/affiliated law enforcement officers.