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This 18-hour course of instruction will assist those that are not self-learners. You get a 16-hour activity and video-based instruction, followed by an online-proctored examination. Must come to class with book and online exam answer key (see links above). Registration/Payment closes 3 days before start of class.

Learn to prepare Shrimp Valentino, a gourmet recipe combining succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and flavorful ingredients like artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, mushrooms, white wine, and garlic served over a bed of pasta. You will discover flavor-boosting techniques, and gain confidence in your culinary skills.

In this class you will learn how to make Italian Sausage White Bean Soup and Stuffed Spinach Bread. Your friends and family will love this simple and delicious, hearty meal regardless of the weather!

This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.

This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.

This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.

This 2-hour course explores a career as a Surgical Technologist. Linked to our Surgical Technology program, topics include specifics on Craven’s training program, certification requirements, and employment outlook in the field. Students will learn if the career is a fit for their goals and interests as well as the next steps in the pathway to certification. The cost to attend this orientation course is waived for most students. Please call us at (252) 638-7248 to see if you qualify to attend at no cost.

This course provides students a comprehensive study of perioperative care and preparation, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the field of surgical technology. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, environmental safety, communication and reporting, instrumentation, physical environment, equipment, surgical procedures, patient safety, sterile technique, and surgical team support. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. Pre-requisites of high school diploma (or equivalency) and TABE Math score of 657 or higher.

This course provides students a comprehensive study of perioperative care and preparation, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the field of surgical technology. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, environmental safety, communication and reporting, instrumentation, physical environment, equipment, surgical procedures, patient safety, sterile technique, and surgical team support. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. Pre-requisites of high school diploma (or equivalency) and TABE Math score of 657 or higher.

This course provides students a comprehensive study of perioperative care and preparation, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the field of surgical technology. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, environmental safety, communication and reporting, instrumentation, physical environment, equipment, surgical procedures, patient safety, sterile technique, and surgical team support. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. Pre-requisites of high school diploma (or equivalency) and TABE Math score of 657 or higher.

This course provides students a comprehensive study of perioperative care and preparation, patient care concepts, and professional practice concepts within the field of surgical technology. Topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, anesthesia, environmental safety, communication and reporting, instrumentation, physical environment, equipment, surgical procedures, patient safety, sterile technique, and surgical team support. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the practice of surgical technology. Pre-requisites of high school diploma (or equivalency) and TABE Math score of 657 or higher.

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.

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.

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).

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).

Students will receive specialized training in thermal imaging operations for fire, search and rescue, and law enforcement using scenario-based missions. This course incorporates UAS NIST Standards with thermal targets. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.

Students will receive specialized training in thermal imaging operations for fire, search and rescue, and law enforcement using scenario-based missions. This course incorporates UAS NIST Standards with thermal targets. Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers and EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel with eligible waiver.

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.

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 is designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Unified Goal: responder safety; safety, quick clearance from incidents; and prompt, reliable, interoperable communications. This course will familiarize fire and rescue personnel with the purpose of the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) and National TIM Responder Training Program and how it relates specifically to North Carolina. Participants will learn to recognize and identify the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic. This course is not a state fire & rescue certification course; however, it is a requirement related to one or more state certifications and will transfer electronically to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for inclusion on OSFM transcripts. Please contact OSFM for details.

This course is designed to establish the foundation for and promote consistent training of all responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) National Unified Goal: responder safety; safety, quick clearance from incidents; and prompt, reliable, interoperable communications. This course will familiarize fire and rescue personnel with the purpose of the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) and National TIM Responder Training Program and how it relates specifically to North Carolina. Participants will learn to recognize and identify the dangers encountered by emergency responders working in or near traffic. This course is not a state fire & rescue certification course; however, it is a requirement related to one or more state certifications and will transfer electronically to the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for inclusion on OSFM transcripts. Please contact OSFM for details.

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.