Sandhills Community College Offers Local Residents Short-Term Healthcare Classes in May

Sandhills Community College (SCC) is set to offer a range of short-term healthcare classes in May. These courses are suitable for both beginners and those looking to further their careers. They cover various healthcare topics, including sterilization principles, patient registration, and data entry.

The 'Central Sterile Processing' class will teach students about sterilization and disinfection. It also covers instrument and supply distribution. The course prepares students for the CSPD Sterile Processing Technician certification. It will be available on Wednesdays at the Pinehurst campus and online from May 22 to July 31. The class costs $197.50, not including the textbook.

The 'EKG Technician' course will provide students with a Certified Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG) certification from ASPT. It covers heart and pulmonary system anatomy, electrical impulses, and 12-lead EKG analysis. Two classes will be available this summer, one at the Hoke Center and another online. Each class costs $197.50, excluding the textbook.

The 'Medical Administrative Assistant' course covers patient registration, telephone, scheduling, medical records, accounts receivable, data entry, and medical claims. It prepares students for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam. Two classes will be available this summer, one on the Pinehurst campus and another online. Each class costs $275.50, excluding the textbook.

The 'NC Community Health Worker' course will certify students as Community Health Workers (CHW) in North Carolina. After completing this course, students can be listed as a NC Certified Community Health Worker. The course will be available online on Tuesdays and six additional hours per week from May 21 to July 30. The class costs $195, not including the textbook.

Lastly, the 'Electronic Health Records' course will focus on electronic patient care documentation. It prepares students for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam. A high school diploma or GED is required to take this class. The course will be available online from May 20 to August 2. It costs $195, excluding the textbook.

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