Health Programs

Cardio and EKG Technician

Updated 4/2/2021
Study cardiology topics and engage in labs to learn how to perform EKG examinations/stress/holter monitors. Optional national certification (NHA) cost $129 will be proctored at Craven Community College for those who complete the course. Course cost consists of tuition and supply fees.

Requirements

• No textbook required. 1 1/2 inch notebook binder needed.
• Students must wear red lab coat to all classes and field trip.
• Students must present high school diploma or GED to Instructor at first class session.
• No criminal infractions on background history per NHA

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

Cardio and EKG Technician Classes

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Central Sterile Processing Technician

Updated 4/2/2021
The Central Sterile Processing is a dynamic and fast paced environment with work that is challenging highly technical, complex and rewarding. The Central Sterile Processing Technician is an essential part of the surgical team and have a vital impact on the smooth operation of the many departments they provide services. Patient safety and infection preventions start with Central Sterile Processing.

Classes will include basic fundamentals, Instrument identification, basic sterile processing, labs and clinical rotations. This will introduce students to the technical skills and the primary responsibilities of a Central Sterile Technician and prepare the student for employment in a hospital, ambulatory care and Physicians’ office setting. Completion of this class will provide advance knowledge and skills and hands-on practical application that will prepare the student for the workplace and the certification exam through the CBSPD (Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or through IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) with continued hands-on hours that can be completed post-employment. Course cost consists of tuition and supply/insurance fees.

Max. seating: 12 students

Prerequisites:

• Letter of recommendation due at registration. Send electronically to jenkinsk@cravencc.edu
• 18 years or older
• Picture ID (driver’s license or other official ID)
• High School Diploma or equivalent. High school diploma, GED or college transcripts are due at time of registration. Admin staff will place copy with the registration form.
• Placement test (Reading and Math Skills). Placement test required. Students must send an Email to Katie Jenkins to schedule the placement test at no charge to the student. Testing will be available during business hours by appointment. Current official picture ID required at the time of the test in the academics center on both campuses.
• Current shot Record must document on health form: Student Health Form (pdf)Read pages 1-3. Complete pages 4-8.
  • (2) MMR or titer
  • Varicella titer or 2 Varicella injections
  • 2 step PPD/TB test current through March 31, 2022
  • TDAP booster or Tetanus documentation
  • FLU shot
  • Hepatitis B series-all 3 shots documented or 2 shots completed prior to Oct 1, 2021 or titer
  • Bring documentation to the instructor; Instructor will provide more details in class.
• Background check via Castle Branch required. Background check results are submitted to the college electronically from Castlebranch. Background Check Instructions (pdf) due by Oct 1, 2020.
• At first class session, drug testing deadline and procedure will be provided.
• Professional non-skid shoes for clinicals; instructor will provide details regarding approved foot wear.
• Students must wear white lab coats to all classes and clinicals
• Students must procure own face masks. It must cover nose and mouth at all times in the buildings and classroom.

Books required:

• Students are to purchase the textbook set directly from the IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) website
• 8th Edition- Central Service Technical Manual (IAHCSMM)
• 8th Edition – Central Service Technical Manual workbook. Approximately $ 140.00
• Surgical Instrument Flash Cards (Optional)
• 200 Index Cards of student’s choice

Medication Aide

Updated 4/2/2021
Gain the credential needed to work as a Medication Aide in skilled nursing homes. This 24-29 hour class (Fees: $78-133) will prepare you for the NC Medication Aide Registry exam. This popular class is limited to 10 seats. Nurse aide credentials will also be required to work in a skilled nursing home as a medication aide.

Requirements

• Textbook Information: Medication Administration book is only available through the college bookstore. Approximate cost: $20.
• High school diploma or GED required. Bring copy to first class
• Students must wear White pressed lab jacket to all classes; no shorts, no jeans.
• Book and High School diploma/GED required first day of class.
• Exam Fee: $59 payable to Pearson Vue after completion of course
• Students must procure own face mask. It must cover nose and mouth at all times in the buildings and classroom

Nurse Aide I

Updated 4/2/2021
NC Nurse Aide I training at Craven CC is designed to provide skills essential to provide direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Nurse aide jobs are in high demand and upon completion, job opportunities at various medical facilities such as hospitals, skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies and private offices or agencies are available. This class includes class/lab/clinical and the required state testing will be available on the New Bern Campus.

Required Materials (additional charges for students)

• 100 Index Cards of student’s choice
• Scrubs: Wear daily starting on first day of class. White solid top-may wear white long sleeve shirts under scrub top; Black scrub pants; solid white or black lab jacket only. Required first day of class
• Shoes: Professional shoe or tennis shoe with limited colors, clean. Required first day of class
• Analog Watch (watch with hands), Required first day of class. No smart watches.
• Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope of student’s choice. Required first day of class
• Textbook Information: Nursing Assisting A Foundation in Caregiving, 5th edition. ISBN: 978-1-60425-121-0 Diana Dugan, author; Hartman Publishing. Bookstore: (252)638-7259
• Background check via Castle Branch required – $35. Background check results will be submitted to the college electronically from Castlebranch. Background check must be completed (results are sent to the college) no later than one week before start date. Background Check Instructions (pdf). Background check results are submitted to the college from Castle Branch.
• Student Health Form (pdf): Read pages 1-3 complete pages 4-8.
  • PPD/Tuberculosis test
  • Hepatitis B series: Titer or 2 shots initiated before start of class
  • Flu shot optional
• Completed Student Health Form (pdf)
• High school diploma or GED required. Bring copy to instructor
• Current Picture Identification card: Drivers License or Official State ID card. Required first day of class
• Non-laminated social security card: Required first day of class
• NC state exam fee: To test 2 weeks after the program completion, students will be charged $140 by the Pearson Vue Testing Company.

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

Nurse Aid I Refresher – 40 Hour Course

Updated 4/2/2021
Students must register and pay in person on the New Bern or Havelock Campus.

Enrollment Requirements

1. An expired NC Nurse Aide I listing, lapse date within 2 years of class date.
2. Documentation of Nurse Aide I training program.
3. An expired out of state listing, lapse date within 2 years of class date.
4. Status as EMT, nurse, nursing student, and military medic from any branch of service
   • Training waiver required: https://www.ncnar.org/pdf/waiverform.pdf
5. Current picture identification
6. Non-laminated social security card required
   • First and Last names on picture identification and Social Security card must match
7. Textbook: Nursing Assistant: A Foundation in Caregiving, 5th edition, ISBN (978160425121-0). 4th edition of Nursing Assistant A Foundation in Caregiving, if available for purchase on used book sites (no longer printed), may be used.
8. Analog Watch (watch with hands), required first day of class. No smart watches can be used.
9. Scrubs: any solid color
10. Students must procure facial masks; to be work at all times
11. Active email account and access to internet required
12. 100 Index Cards of student’s choice

Note: If you have taken the NC NAAP test 3 times within a 2 year period and failed, you must retake the course with class/lab/clinicals.

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

Needing to renew your NC Nurse Aide 1 status?

Classes (labs) will be held on campus as health restrictions are lifted. Online work will begin first. Textbook will be required (4th or 5th edition). Register on line access set up needed. Cost: $140.60

If you are interested in an a day or evening class, email your First and Last Name, when you were on the NC Nurse Aide 1 Registry, plus last 4 digits of social security to Pat Voliva or Katie Jenkins as soon as possible.

Contact Information

During the health restrictions/closure, we are not available to answer the phone. Email your questions to either coordinator.

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Nurse Aide II

Updated 4/2/2021

Nurse Aide II (Hybrid) – Initial

North Carolina Nurse Aide I employees may qualify for the Nurse Aide II credential by completing an approved program. Advanced nursing skills for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, or home health agencies are taught via class, lab and clinical/simulation.

Program Requirements:

• Current NC Nurse Aide I status required.
• High School Diploma or GED copy required, bring copy to instructor first class session
• Background check (CBC), via Castle Branch due to Craven CC from Castle Branch no later than two weeks before class starts. Background Results are submitted to Craven Community College electronically.
• Background Check Instructions (pdf)
• Shot records will be discussed in detail on the first class session
• Student Health Form (pdf) Read pages 1-3 complete pages 4-8.
  • Flu shot optional
  • PPD/TB Tuberculosis test
  • Hepatitis B due by start of class
• Current Photo ID required on first class session
• Copy of non-laminated social security card
• Professional solid gray scrub top
• Black scrub pants
• Scrubs: worn each day of class. Solid White, gray or black lab coats may be worn in class/clinicals
• Professional medical shoe or tennis shoe
• Students must procure facial masks. It must cover nose and mouth and be worn in the buildings and classroom.
• Textbook and Computer required:
  • Textbook Required one week before seated class starts (Mandatory online orientation assignment)
  • Textbook Information: Advanced Skills for Health Care Providers, 2nd Edition. (ISBN: 978-1-4180-0133-9)
  • Students must have access to internet during the course schedule (Online course work and instructor correspondence)
  • 200 Index Cards of student’s choice.
  • $24 online fee payable to NC Board of Nursing at completion of class

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

Nurse Aide II Renewal

If your NC Nurse Aide 2 listing has expired in the past 24 months, this class provides competency testing to re-list with the NC Board of Nursing. Registration is required and due by the stated deadlines. Class size is limited. Last competency evaluation and written examination is conducted 2.0 hours to class ending time stated.

Program Requirements

Current NC Nurse Aide I status required to be eligible for this competency evaluation and NC Nurse Aide listing with expiration less than 24 months.

24 hours class/lab required with online work. Email/internet connection required.

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

Pharmacy Technician

Learn the skills to assist pharmacists in retail and medical practices. Preparation for the national PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) exam is included in the program. Exam fee is an additional fee of $129.00 paid to PTCB. Course cost consists of college tuition and supply fee.

This is a hybrid class with mandatory seated and online assignments; internet access required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, provide a copy to the instructor
• Student must not have any criminal charges
• Basic calculator of choice
• Solid Navy Blue Lab jacket required for all classes
• Background check (CBC), via Castle Branch due to Craven CC from Castle Branch no later than two weeks before class starts. Background Results are submitted to Craven Community College electronically.
• Off campus observation (as available) will be required via flexible scheduling
• Textbook Information: The Pharmacy Technician 7th edition, (ISBN# 978-1-64043-138-6)
• Internet access for mandatory online assignments
• 300 Index Cards of student’s choice
• Student Health Form (pdf) Read pages 1-3 complete pages 4-6
  • Tetanus doc
  • Hepatitis B titer or series started
  • Flu shot optional

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

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Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Training

Updated 4/2/2021
Phlebotomy – drawing blood – is a rewarding professional job.  You will learn venipuncture, basic lab skills and you will be prepared for an optional national certification exam (NHA). The fee for the exam is $129.00, payable to National Healthcareer Association (NHA). In addition to class time, the clinical rotation requires a flexible daytime schedule as clinical locations are available.  Course cost consists of tuition and supply/insurance fees.

Program Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED copy required.
• Student Health Form (pdf) Read pages 1-3 complete pages 4-6
  • Hepatitis B shots (3 required) documentation of shots or titer, bring document to instructor. Students may bring documentation that the Hepatitis B series has been started. Hepatitis B series of 3 shots are as follows:
    • shot 1 administered
    • shot 2 administered in 30 days
    • shot 3-administered in 5 months
  • PPD/TB tests current
  • TDAP booster or Tetanus documentation
• Scrubs: Solid black or red top with black or red pants
• Closed toe, non-mesh shoes not allowed; must be clean, professional and easily washed/wiped, non-skid
• Background check via Castle Branch required. Background check results are submitted to the college electronically from Castlebranch. Background Check Instructions (pdf). Background check must be completed (results to the college) one week before class start date.
• No criminal background issues (speeding tickets will not disqualify students from clinicals)
• Textbook Information: Phlebotomy Essentials, 7^th edition (ISBN-13:
  978-1496387073)

Phlebotomy course now offered at the Havelock Campus

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

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Physical Therapy Technician (Aide)

Updated 4/2/2021

This class is Hybrid

Learn entry-level rehabilitation and therapy procedures including body systems so you can work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Internship hours will require daytime availability of 25 hours which may be approved for the meeting the Craven Community College Physical Therapy Assistant admissions requirement. Course cost consists of tuition/insurance fees.

Program Requirements:

• Student must have access to internet and established email address
• Khaki Pants and collar polo shirt of student’s choice
• Tennis shoes: Non-skid, clean and polished
• Textbook Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 5th edition: ISBN-13: 978-0803623637. Available online or at college bookstore (252-638-7259).
• Current Tuberculosis (TB) Test (2 step PPD is required. Documentation due to instructor by week 2 of class) or negative chest x-ray.
• Completed Student Health Form (pdf). Read pages 1-2; Complete pages 4-8. Bring to first class session.
• High school diploma or GED copy required. Bring to first class session.
• Background check (CBC) will be required via Castle Branch. Background check results are submitted to the college electronically from Castlebranch. Background Check Instructions (pdf). Background check results will be submitted to the college. Background check must be completed (results to the college) one week before class start date.

Hands-on learning is a vital component in the healthcare courses at Craven CC. We feel it will promote better learner engagements and successes in real-life implementations.

This type of learning also helps people to explore the connection with concepts in the classroom, how they relate to situations on a deeper level and helps to promote critical thinking.

Please note: Many skills will require hands-on participation by the students, working with other students, in the class/lab settings to complete the healthcare lesson plans.

Veterinary/Animal Care

Veterinarian Assistant Program/Pet Handling/Basic Grooming

Learn entry level veterinary care to assist in various settings, basic grooming and handling skills. Learn more