Health Care Training

Job Growth in the healthcare sector is expected to out pace that of the overall economy over the next decade. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), healthcare jobs will account for 10 of the 20 fastest growing occupations between 2002 and 2012. The fastest growing occupations will include Nursing aids, orderlies, attendants, and personal & home care aids.

New to Health Care
"All Healthcare programs now include Basic Life Support in the training programs"

Acquire the knowledge and skills required of SC nurse aid to assist patients in hospitals and extended care facilities. Also prepares for the state examination certification. Learn More

Register in person please at one of our Campus Locations

Date	Class Information	Campus
March 15, 2010 to April 16, 2010	Mon/Wed/Fri; 8 am to 3 pm	Cherokee/Gaffney
April 5, 2010 to August 9, 2010	Monday; 8am to 2 pm	Cherokee/Gaffney

Advanced CNA Specialist

Current Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs, will develop advanced skills during this 30 hour program -- wound care, diabetic care, Alzheimer's care and safe food preparation and handling. This program will include ServSafe certification for employee food safety.

April 10 through April 24, 2010
Spartanburg Central Campus

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CNA State Certification Test Dates:
February 13, 2010
March 13, 2010
April 17, 2010
May 15, 2010
June 12, 2010
July 17, 2010

You may visit www.pearsonvue.com for application directions.

Nursing Assistant / Arrhythmia Monitor Technician

Learn two skills that make you more marketable to hospitals and doctor's offices. Combined training of 91 hours of nursing assistant and 24 hours of arrhythmia monitor technician. Also includes 4 hours of CPR/BLS training. All registrations must be in person. Learn More

Date	Class Information	Campus
March 2, 2010 to June 10, 2010	Tues/Wed/Thur	Cherokee/ Gaffney
April 27, 2010 to July 13, 2010	Tues/Thurs 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm	Central

Dialysis/Phlebotomy Technician Bundled Classes
"2 Skills - 2 Certifications Possible"

This program is designed for preparing students for a career as a Dialysis Technician. It includes training in phlebotomy because of the nature of working with patients on hemodialysis. More Information

Course Series starts 3/23-8/10 at Tyger River Campus
Tues/Wed/Thur

Call 864-592-4408 for details. Must register in person.

This comprehensive 65 hour EKG Technician Certification Program prepares you to function as an EKG Technician and to take the NHA, National Healthcareers Association certification exam. Learn More or register online

Date	Class Information	Campus
March 23 through April 20, 2010	Tues/Thurs: 9 am to 5 pm	Central

Successful completion of this 175 hour program and a national test will certify you as a SC EMT and will enable you to render emergency medical care as prescribed by law for basic EMTs. Learn More or Register online

Date	Class Information	Campus
March 16, 2010 to August 12, 2010	T/Th; 9 am to 1 pm	Cherokee/Gaffney

EMT Refresher

EMT's with certificates that will expire in March may re-certify through this refresher course. Successful completion entitles you to take the National Registry re-certification.

February 9 - February 27, 2010
Tues/Thur/Fri/Sat 9 am to 2:30 pm
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SENIOR CITIZEN POLICY: Any legal resident of South Carolina age 60 and older who does not work full-time can attend some* Continuing Education courses at no charge on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. However, the class must reach its minimum paying enrollment, but not its maximum for this policy to apply (S.C. Law 59-111-320). Popular classes may fill up. To guarantee your place in the course, you must register and pay. If you choose this option, refunds cannot be made even though you are over 60. Seniors are required to purchase any books and/or materials used in the course. *The Senior Citizen Policy does not apply to licensing and certification classes. Policy does apply to one-day computer workshops but not advanced or multiple day computer workshops. Class discounts are available for some community interest classes.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Corporate & Community Education Division supports the mission of Spartanburg Community College by providing non-credit training to adult citizens of Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union Counties through professional occupational, and personal programs.

Spartanburg Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin/ethnic origin or disability in its admissions policies, programs, activities or employment practices.