Take advantage of our short, affordable and hands-on healthcare programs and get the education you need to begin working immediately. Healthcare occupations are projected to grow the fastest in the economy. Growing occupations include nurse assistants, phlebotomists, dialysis technicians, EMTs, 911 dispatch, Patient Care Technicians and personal and home care aid.
Learning multiple skill sets with our bundled programs can increase your career success! Enroll today!
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Arrhythmia Monitor Technician
Arrhythmia Monitor Technician is a good compliment skill for CNAs, Phlebotomists, LPNs, and RNs.
In this 36 hour program you will learn the basic anatomy of the heart and interrupting rhythms and receive certification from American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to work on a cardiac floor of hospitals.
Books, calipers and CPR mask are available in the college Book Inn.
Tuition: $475 Books/Materials: $136
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Healthcare providers/students will learn Basic Life Support according to American Heart Association standards. This includes adult, infant, child CPR, and the proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
BLS book is available at the campus Book Inn and must be brought to class. This is a requirement from the American Heart Association.
Tuition: $49 Books: $30
Dialysis/Phlebotomy Technician
This 225 hour bundled program combines 165 hours of Phlebotomy, 56 hours of Dialysis training and 4 hours of Basic Life Support/CPR training for Healthcare Providers.
Dialysis is designed to teach the basics of renal failure and renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis for patients on dialysis. You will learn the integral role that the Dialysis Technician plays in the everyday care of the dialysis patient, how to perform labs, draw blood, and operate kidney dialysis machines. Experience an externship in a dialysis clinic at the completion of the program.
Become a certified phlebotomist under the
National ASCP Guidelines through 65 hours of classroom/lab
experience and 100-200 hours off-site at a clinical facility. You will be
trained to collect and type blood samples, screen patients for blood
banks, medical offices and hospitals. This course will teach you how to
obtain blood specimens accurately and comfortably using the proper
technique, how to work well under pressure, communicate with patients,
and become a vital member of the healthcare team. Clinical time is
required and will be held at various medical facilities at various
hours.
After successful completion of this program it is strongly recommended that students take The ASCP National Certification for Phlebotomy Technicians. The ASCP exam cost is $135. The application and referral letter will be available at the end of the course.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present a picture ID, their Social Security card, a 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation, flu shot documentation and a SC SLED report. SC SLED report can be obtained at www.sled.sc.gov for a charge of $25.
Books uniform, shoes and CPR mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. White non-skid shoes are required for the clinical hours and can be ordered at the Book Inn. Students can order shoe size when purchasing books and materials. Shoe orders will be available for pick up one week later. The Dialysis textbook and can be downloaded free at http://www.meiresearch.org/core_curriculum.php, or the manual can be purchased at the Book Inn.
Tuition: $1969 Books/Materials: $185.15
Dialysis Technician for the Phlebotomist
If
you are already a phlebotomist from a recognized phlebotomy program and
want to expand your skill set, you may register for our Dialysis
Technician class and begin an exciting career in Hemodialysis.
This 60-hour course consists of 56 hours of Dialysis training and 4 hours of American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR training for the Healthcare Provider. This course is designed to teach the basics of renal failure and renal replacement therapies including hemodialysis.
You will learn the integral role that the Dialysis Technician plays in the everyday care of the dialysis patient, how to perform labs, draw blood, and operate kidney dialysis machines. An internship in a dialysis clinic is available at the completion of the program.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate & Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present proof of training from a recognized phlebotomy program.
BLS/CPR book and pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. The Dialysis textbook can be downloaded at http://www.meiresearch.org/core_curriculum.php at no charge.
Tuition: $955 Books/Materials: $14.30
EKG/Arrhythmia Monitor Technician
This course prepares students to function as EKG Technicians as well as Arrhythmia Monitor Technicians and to take the National Healthcare Association (NHA) exam for the Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician.
This comprehensive 93-hour EKG Technician Certification Program consists of learning three skills, EKG Monitor, Arrhythmia Monitor and Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR training for Healthcare Providers.
The course will include important practice and background information on the anatomy of the heart, physiology, medical disease processes, medical terminology, medical ethics and legal aspects of patient contact, laboratory assisting, electrocardiography, stress tests, holter monitors and arrhythmias. Additionally, students will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs on live student patients, including the proper use and function of the EKG machine and other clinical practices. EKG Technicians also analyze printed readings of EKG tests, measuring various cardiac intervals and complexes, and determining a normal vs. abnormal EKG.
Books
and CPR pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn.
The National Healthcare Association (NHA) exam for the Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician can be taken after successful completion of this program. The exam cost is $105. The application can be obtained at www.NHAnow.com. More information will be given in class regarding how to register and pay for this exam.
Tuition: $885 Books/Materials: $160.50
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If working in emergency situations is exciting to you then learning to be a 911 telecommunicator may be for you. Help save lives in this rewarding career. In this program you will develop the skills needed to dispatch the proper authorities to callers. You will earn two National certifications, ETC and APCO, necessary for all 911 dispatchers nation wide.
Program Requirements: Students must be proficient in computer navigation, email, internet, and MS Office suite applications.
Employment: Employment of dispatchers is expected to increase 6% through 2016. The growing aging population will increase the demand for emergency services and stimulate employment growth. The starting pay at Spartanburg County 911 is $12.04/hour plus benefits. Spartanburg County 911 call center has had 10 openings in the past 8 months (June 2012). And job possibilities occur in every county 911 center. At Spartanburg 911 the work schedule consists of 12 hour shifts, 3 days one week, 4 days one week alternately. This results to working 14 days per month and getting paid for working 30 days per month.
REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE IN PERSON: Students must present WorkKeys testing or Asset test results. A clear SLED background report must be provided at time of registration.
Tuition: $1299 Books: $241
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EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Learn the exciting career of an Emergency Medical
Technician in this SC DHEC approved online program. EMTs serve as a
vital link in the chain of the health care team. This SC DHEC approved
course is designed to instruct students to the level of the South
Carolina Emergency Medical Technician. It is recognized that the
majority of pre-hospital emergency medical care will be provided by the
EMT.
This 204 hour hybrid course (online learning and hands-on lab practices) includes all the skills necessary for students to provide emergency medical care under the SC DHEC guidelines. This will enable students to find employment with emergency services in South Carolina.
This
hybrid online EMT course requires 12 hours of weekly online learning
and 10 Saturdays of hands-on skills practice sessions. Students are
required to have access to a working computer with MS Office suite and
Internet access. The online learning system used is
a web-based learning system available to anyone with internet access.
Students MUST be prepared to give the time and energy to this hybrid course by planning your online learning time, attending the hands-on skills practice sessions and attending the ride-along experiences.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate & Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. SC DHEC requires that all students present verification documentation of a high school diploma or GED completion in order to register for this class. SC DHEC also requires students to take the ASSET Assessment Test. A 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation is required before the ride-along portion of this program.
NOTE: Books are available at the college Book Inn.
For state certification, candidates must successfully complete the National Registry Exam. This exam requires self disclosure of any felony convictions which may or may not prevent a candidate from becoming a National Registered EMT. This exam fee is $70 and the skills practical exam fee is $80. The National Registry Telephone Number is (614) 888-4484. Upon successful complete of the course, more information will be given in class regarding registration and payment for the exams.
Tuition: $1199 Books/Materials: $226.60
EMT Remediation
Review of basic EMT skills. This course is for students that have already take the EMT Basic course but did not pass the National Registry Exam.
Tuition: $212
Become a valuable asset to your medical office. This training program prepares students to work in hospital or medical offices to compile, process and maintain medical records and patient information, work with administrative, ethical, legal, HIPAA regulatory requirements of the healthcare system and includes medical terminology, electronic medical records and health insurance. Students will participate in a medical office externship of 40 hours outside the program schedule at the end of level I.
Level 1 and Level 2 are necessary to get a well-rounded training experience in all aspects of working in a medical office.
Employment
Possibilities: Entry level as a hospital or medical
office receptionist, check in/out, and billing. Average salary is
$15.00 per hour for physician office entry level. Employment is
expected to grow faster than average due to the rapid growth in
electronic medical records, billing, and coding with a 21% increase through 2020 according
to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Requirement: Students must provide flu shot documentation upon registration. Students must have access to a computer with Internet and MS Office suite. Students must have strong computer skills and be able to navigate the web in order to take the online components to this program. Students must attend orientation in Tracy J Gaines Auditorium prior to the start date (date will vary based on class schedule).
Level 1 Tuition: $2679 Books and Materials: $555.05
Level 2 Tuition: $2469 Books and Materials: $372.85
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ICD-9 Coding
Medical coding transforms medical services, procedures and diagnosis into number codes. These codes are assigned by the medical coder based on the patient’s medical record. Codes are necessary in order to obtain reimbursement from 3rd party payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and others. Learn from the comfort and convenience of your own home with this online course!
Tuition: $1019
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CPT-4 HCPCS Coding
Hospitals and physician offices need billing and coding specialist. Everything performed in a medical office has a particular code assigned to it that needs to be coded properly to ensure correct billing. Learn the coding language to make sure everyone is billed correctly and that all invoices are paid. Excellent training for those in positions of the revenue cycle. Learn from the comfort and convenience of your own home with this online course!
Tuition: $895
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Medical Coding Test Preparation
Prepare for the national certification exam as a CPC, Certified Professional Coder, with this review class. Increase your knowledge base and get well prepared with these study tips for ICD and CPT. Students must bring their current CPT and ICD manuals.
Tuition: $529
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This 28-hour program is designed for the Certified Nursing Assistant that would like to broaden their skills, advance their level of marketability, earn higher wages and recognize more employment opportunities as a Medication Aide or Medication Technician in long term care facilities and home health.
You must be a CNA before registering for this program. This program is designed for the CNA to learn proper medication dispensing in long term care and home health. Topics include routes of administration, aseptic techniques, measurements, drug classifications, signs and symptoms of medication interaction, state and legal regulations, and proper documentation including EMR, electronic medical records.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present their CNA certification at registration.
Tuition: $279 Books/Materials: $92.35
Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course Pass Rate of 99%
The foundation of all nursing care starts with the
nurse assistant. This 96-hour course of training is based on the
standards established for the South Carolina Nurse Aide curriculum.
Study includes classroom, lab experience,
clinical practice in a selected facility and American Heart
Association Basic Life Support/CPR training for Healthcare Providers.
Nurse assistants provide basic personal care for patients in health care
facilities, hospitals, and in-home health care. They provide care with
vital signs, dressing, feeding, bathing, ambulating, and personal
assistance.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present a picture ID, their Social Security card, a 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation and a CollegeScreen report. The CollegeScreen report can be completed online for a charge of $75. NOTE: When completing application for CollegeScreen report, you must select Corporate & Community Education as the department. Click here to access report -- REMEMBER to choose Corporate & Community Education in the Select Department field.
Books, uniform, shoes and CPR pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. White, non-skid shoes are required for the clinical hours and can be ordered when purchasing books and uniform at the Book Inn. The shoes will be available for pick up one week later.
The South Carolina Nursing Assistant Certification Examination can be taken after successful completion of this program. The exam cost is $101. More information will be given in class regarding how to register and pay for this exam.
Employment: The US Department of
Labor states that employment for nursing aides, orderlies, and
attendants will grow 19 percent (faster than the average for all
occupations) predominantly in response to the long-term care needs of an
increasing elderly population. Numerous job openings and excellent job
opportunities are expected.
Tuition: $795 Books/Materials: $124.75
Nursing Assistant Refresher
If you are a nurse assistant who has completed a SC State credentialed program within the last 2 years and have not taken the state test you will benefit from this 40 hour refresher course. This course will provide you with the practice skills necessary to pass the state certification exam. You must have trained in a SC State credentialed program and provide documentation of that training in order to register. State testing is conducted at SCC campus monthly at a cost of $101. Applications are available at Corporate & Community Education registration office.
Class schedules vary monthly, call 864-592-4900 or email for more information. This refresher course will be taught in conjunction with an existing Nursing Assistant course.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17.
Tuition: $389
View the CNA class schedules for days and times that work for you and register today.
Nursing Assistant Remediation
Increase your chances of success with the SC State certification. This 8 hour course is designed for nursing assistant students that did not pass their final exam in a C.N.A class. Students have the opportunity to remediate, practice their skills, and pass a mock exam in order to receive a certificate of successful completion. Upon successful completion of the remediation class students will receive the SCC certificate needed to take the State certification exam.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17.
Tuition: $129
Nursing Assistant (CNA) Monitor Technician
Bundled Program with Course Pass rate of
99%
The foundation of all nursing care starts with the nurse assistant. This multi-skilled Nursing Assistant Monitor Technician training allows for more employment possibilities in hospitals, specifically as a Cardiac Monitor Technician.
This 132 hour course multi-skilled Nursing Assistant/ Monitor Technician training allows for more employment possibilities in hospitals, specifically as a Cardiac Monitor Technician. The training is based on the standards established for the South Carolina Nurse Aide curriculum. Study includes 52 hours of Nursing Assistant classroom and lab experience, 40 hours of Nursing Assistant clinical work offsite, 36 hours of Arrhythmia Monitor Technician training, and 4 hours of American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR training for Healthcare Providers.
Employment: The US Department of Labor states that employment for nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants will grow 19 percent (faster than the average for all occupations) predominantly in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population. Numerous job openings and excellent job opportunities are expected.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present a picture ID, their Social Security card, a 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation and a CollegeScreen report. The CollegeScreen report can be completed online for a charge of $75. NOTE: When completing application for CollegeScreen report, you must select Corporate & Community Education as the department. Click here to access report -- REMEMBER to choose Corporate & Community Education in the Select Department field.
Books, uniform, shoes and CPR pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. White, non-skid shoes are required for the clinical hours and can be ordered when purchasing books and uniform at the Book Inn. The shoes will be available for pick up one week later.
The South Carolina Nursing Assistant Certification Examination can be taken after successful completion of this program. The exam cost is $101. More information will be given in class regarding how to register and pay for this exam.
Tuition: $1269 Books/Materials: $240.05
Patient Care Technician Includes: CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG & Monitor Technician, Medication Technician
Patient Care Technician is a 386 hour bundled program that provides students with a wide variety of training skills that will prepare them for employment in hospitals, physician's offices, and medical facilities. Training includes Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, Arrhythmia Monitor Technician, Medication Technician and American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR for Healthcare Providers. Clinical time is required and will be held at various medical facilities at various times. Days and times for each portion of this program will vary.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present a picture ID, their Social Security card, a 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation, and a CollegeScreen report. The CollegeScreen report can be completed online for a charge of $75. NOTE: When completing application for CollegeScreen report, you must select Corporate & Community Education as the department. Click here to access report -- REMEMBER to choose Corporate & Community Education in the Select Department field.
SC State Certification Exam for Nursing Assistants is available after successful completion of the nursing assistant course. Exam cost is $101. Certification for EKG Technicians through the NHA is also available. Exam cost is $110. ASCP National Certification for Phlebotomy Technicians is available. Exam cost is $135. More information will be given in class regarding how to register and pay for these exams.
Books, uniform, shoes and CPR pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. White, non-skid shoes are required for the clinical hours and can be ordered when purchasing books and uniform at the Book Inn. The shoes will be available for pick up one week later.
Tuition: $3250 Books/Materials: $444.10
Patient Care Technician with
Dialysis Includes: CNA,
Phlebotomy, Dialysis Technician, Medication Technician
Patient Care Technician is a 353 hour
bundled program that provides students with a wide variety of training
skills that will prepare them for employment in hospitals, physician's
offices, Dialysis Clinics, and medical facilities. Training
includes Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Dialysis Technician, Medication
Technician and American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR for
Healthcare Providers. Clinical time is required and will be held at
various medical facilities at various times. Days and times for each
portion of this program will vary.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present a picture ID, their Social Security card, a 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation, and a CollegeScreen report. The CollegeScreen report can be completed online for a charge of $75. NOTE: When completing application for CollegeScreen report, you must select Corporate & Community Education as the department. Click here to access report -- REMEMBER to choose Corporate & Community Education in the Select Department field.
SC State Certification Exam for Nursing Assistants
is available after successful completion of the nursing assistant
course. Exam cost is $101. ASCP National Certification for Phlebotomy
Technicians is available. Exam cost is $135. More information will be
given in class regarding how to register and pay for these exams.
Books, uniform, shoes and CPR pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. White, non-skid shoes are required for the clinical hours and can be ordered when purchasing books and uniform at the Book Inn. The shoes will be available for pick up one week later.
Tuition: $3250 Books/Materials: $328.15
Phlebotomy Refresher
This course is designed for the phlebotomist that has been out of the field and has not practiced phlebotomy in some time and wants to get back into the workforce. The training consists of 16 hours of class and lab practice skills on the latest techniques required by today's phlebotomist.
This 2 week refresher training schedule will coordinate with existing active Phlebotomy Technician classes. Please contact the Healthcare Program Assistant at 864-592-4914 or email to get more information on dates of refresher classes.
Tuition: $129 Books: $71
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Become
a certified phlebotomist under the National ASCP Guidelines through 65
hours of classroom/lab experience and 100-200 hours off site at a
clinical facility. You will be trained to collect and type blood
samples, screen patients for blood banks in medical offices and
hospitals. This course will teach you how to obtain blood specimens
accurately and comfortably using the proper technique, how to work well
under pressure, communicate with patients, and become a vital member of
the healthcare team. Clinical time is required and will be held at
various medical facilities at various hours.
After
successful completion of this program it is strongly recommended that
students take The ASCP National Certification for Phlebotomy
Technicians. The ASCP exam cost is $135. The application and referral
letter will be available at the end of the course.
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON at Corporate and Community Education in the Tracy Gaines Building, Room G17. Students must present a picture ID, their Social Security card, a 2-step PPD (TB) vaccination documentation, flu shot documentation and a SC SLED report. SC SLED report can be obtained at www.sled.sc.gov for a charge of $25.
Books, uniform, shoes and CPR pocket mask can be purchased at the college Book Inn. White, non-skid shoes are required for the clinical hours and can be ordered when purchasing books and uniform at the Book Inn. The shoes will be available for pick up one week later.
Tuition: $960 Books/Materials: $170.85
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