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This 396-clock hour course provides a comprehensive study of surgical procedures and specialties that coincide with clinical rotations. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, terminology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. Additionally, students will take the Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification test, offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Please note: Students must successfully complete Surgical Technology I to register for this class.

This 396-clock hour course provides a comprehensive study of surgical procedures and specialties that coincide with clinical rotations. Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, terminology, and procedures that enhance theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the clinical operative environment. Additionally, students will take the Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification test, offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Please note: Students must successfully complete Surgical Technology I to register for this class.

For many in the policing profession, Community Policing has become just another buzz word or catchy phrase highlighted on your department’s website. Effective Community Policing is not about having more community cookouts and holding more mundane community meetings. Community Policing is an organizational crime reduction philosophy focused on Customer-Centric-Policing strategies to reduce crime and to enhance customer engagement and accountability in the problem-solving process. This course is designed to: .Provide evidence-based policing strategies to effectively identify and reduce violent crime .Transition away from a number driven and stat focused organization to measuring what matters .Stop chasing calls for service .Proved a clear and defined pathway to move your organization from reactive policing to a strategic focus on proactive, preventive, and predictive model of policing .Build better customer engagement and customer accountability in your problem-solving process .Identify barriers within a police organization that can impact trust, effective communication, productivity, and motivation between police and their customers .Sustainable strategies to improve police-customer relationships. At the completion of this course, the participant will have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of Community Policing from an organizational perspective, the value of Customer-Centric-Policing, incorporating effective crime reduction strategies into daily patrol and investigative functions, and discovering how procedural justice and police legitimacy can impact the police-customer relationship. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.

This certification-related course in rope rescue (technician level) will present the Technical Rescuer (TR) to horizontal systems, personal vertical skills, pickoff and litter management, and special rescue disciplines. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines. Contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.

Curious about the Bible but not sure where to start, or looking to deepen your existing understanding? This welcoming, discussion-based course is designed for everyone, from casual readers and non-churchgoers to faith leaders seeking fresh perspective and deeper insight. No prior experience is required. Over eight weeks, participants will explore the structure, themes, and historical context of the Bible in an accessible and engaging way. Each session will introduce key passages, highlight different literary styles, and provide practical tools for interpretation and thoughtful reflection. The course is taught by Kirby Jones, who brings 28 years of pastoral ministry experience and earned his associate’s degree from Moody Bible Institute. His approachable teaching style makes complex ideas easy to understand while encouraging open dialogue and respectful exploration. Whether you are approaching the Bible for the first time, revisiting it with new questions, or looking to enrich your ability to teach and lead others, this course offers a balanced, inclusive environment for learning and dialogue. Participants will leave with greater confidence in navigating the text and a deeper appreciation of its cultural, historical, and spiritual significance.

This course prepares students to provide massage therapy for all clients including special populations. During this 660-clock hour course, students obtain a strong foundation in Swedish massage and therapeutic deep tissue work. In addition to the hands-on applications, students are taught basic anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, somatic psychology, assessment skills, business management, and ethics. This course includes a clinical component where students will gain experience working directly with clients. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). After a passing score on the MBLEx, students will be able to apply for licensure with the North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy and begin their professional career as a Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (LMBT).

Genoise cakes are classic, Italian sponge cakes known for delicate, foam-like texture, and are often used as a base for various desserts and pastries. These cakes rely solely on the air whipped into the eggs and sugar to achieve volume and light texture. In contrast, pineapple upside down cake is known to be a Southern favorite that is essentially a good ol’ yellow butter cake flipped over after baking to show off beautiful caramelized pineapple rings. The flourless chocolate cake is a dense cake made from an aerated chocolate custard. It involves whipping the egg whites alone and then whipping the yolks into the sugar to increase the air content. It is a special treat that your friends won’t believe you made yourself! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.

Genoise cakes are classic, Italian sponge cakes known for delicate, foam-like texture, and are often used as a base for various desserts and pastries. These cakes rely solely on the air whipped into the eggs and sugar to achieve volume and light texture. In contrast, pineapple upside down cake is known to be a Southern favorite that is essentially a good ol’ yellow butter cake flipped over after baking to show off beautiful caramelized pineapple rings. The flourless chocolate cake is a dense cake made from an aerated chocolate custard. It involves whipping the egg whites alone and then whipping the yolks into the sugar to increase the air content. It is a special treat that your friends won’t believe you made yourself! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.

Tiramisu is a delicious and unbelievably easy-to-make dessert that consists of coffee soaked lady fingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder dusted on top. This class will use lady fingers made of sponge cake and coffee flavored liqueur - to enhance the coffee flavor. You will enjoy serving this dessert that tastes even better when the flavors are allowed to blend! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.

In this class, you will make eclairs and profiteroles - very similar choux pastries, but profiteroles (cream puffs) are usually small and round, whereas eclairs are bigger and oblong in shape. Both will surprise and delight you and your guests, especially since you made them yourself! Bet you can’t eat just one! Bring take-our containers or Tubberware to transport your baked desserts home. Bon Appetit!

In this class, you will make eclairs and profiteroles - very similar choux pastries, but profiteroles (cream puffs) are usually small and round, whereas eclairs are bigger and oblong in shape. Both will surprise and delight you and your guests, especially since you made them yourself! Bet you can’t eat just one! Bring take-our containers or Tubberware to transport your baked desserts home. Bon Appetit!

This course will prepare you for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) flight certification. Topics include: flight theory, flight operations, including nighttime operations, training utilizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot - sUAS Study Guide, the North Carolina Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator Permit Knowledge Test Study Guide, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation UAS flight standards and best practices. The course introduces commercial, government, and recreational drone applications and will highlight topics such as regulations, weather, airspace, human factors, nighttime flying considerations, and sUAS performance. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test and NCDOT UAS Operator Permit. This course is taught utilizing the NC Department of Transportation Division of Aviation approved curriculum. This 40-hour course is scheduled over four dates and includes four hours of hands-on training. If you’re a sworn law enforcement officer, first responder, or work in an emergency operations center, you may qualify for a fee-waiver.

This course covers areas related to a veterinarian practice: 1) veterinary terminology, 2) anatomy and physiology, 3) animal behavior and communication, 4) grooming techniques, 5) proper handling and restraining of animals, 6) obtaining and handling specimens, 7) emergency care.

This non-certification course provides the student with on-going training in safe driving techniques when responding to emergency events, as well as in everyday use. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community. The VFIS curriculum must be used for this course. Instructors must be approved by VFIS through successful completion of an approved train-the-trainer course.

This non-certification course provides the student with on-going training in safe driving techniques when responding to emergency events, as well as in everyday use. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community. The VFIS curriculum must be used for this course. Instructors must be approved by VFIS through successful completion of an approved train-the-trainer course.

This non-certification course provides the student with on-going training in safe driving techniques when responding to emergency events, as well as in everyday use. The program stresses the long-term impact of a collision involving an emergency vehicle on the emergency vehicle driver, the emergency service organization and the community. The VFIS curriculum must be used for this course. Instructors must be approved by VFIS through successful completion of an approved train-the-trainer course.

Biscotti are traditional Italian cookies known for their distinct shape, crisp texture, and delicious flavor. They are twice-baked to remove moisture, resulting in a hard, dry, and crunchy texture. They are ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, or wine. Madeleines, derived from northeastern France, are very small cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape that taste somewhat lighter than a sponge cake. And piped cookies are just fun to make! You will use a large piping tip to make these melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.

Biscotti are traditional Italian cookies known for their distinct shape, crisp texture, and delicious flavor. They are twice-baked to remove moisture, resulting in a hard, dry, and crunchy texture. They are ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, or wine. Madeleines, derived from northeastern France, are very small cakes with a distinctive shell-like shape that taste somewhat lighter than a sponge cake. And piped cookies are just fun to make! You will use a large piping tip to make these melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.

As a Certified Zentangle®, Instructor (CZT®), local artist, Veronica Campos Hallstrom guides you through the traditional technical drawing method that combines relaxation and creativity. This class explores the act of drawing structured patterns- one line at a time- creating space for calm and reflection while simultaneously sparking curiosity and joy. At its heart, the Zentangle Method®, teaches us to slow down and enjoy the process. This class offers step-by-step live demonstrations in a simple yet profound way to access mindfulness through drawing. The philosophy is that there are no mistakes, only opportunities; each stroke is deliberate; and the process matters as much as the outcome. Zentangle invites people of all skill levels to experience the satisfaction of making art, building confidence and resilience along the way.