At Southeastern Community College, a student can complete training towards a variety of entry-level health and medical occupations. SCC is dedicated to producing high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable candidates for the health care field.
For more information on the courses below and other healthcare and medical occupation courses, visit our program website at www.sccnc.edu/short-term-training/healthcare-occupations/.
Clinical Medical Assistant
This course provides skills training in three competency areas related to job performance for medical assistants: administrative office, laboratory, and clinical. Coursework includes instruction in scheduling appointments, insurance coding and billing, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to apply for national certification as a medical assistant.
Course Admission Requirements
- Submission of an official copy of a high school transcript verifying graduation, adult high school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED)
- Proof of Nurse Aide I course completion
Continuation
Enrollment and continuation in healthcare training courses is contingent upon submission of required documentation on or before the specified date communicated by the college. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to:
Clinical/Health Requirements (required)
- Malpractice insurance (paid upon registration for class)
- Background check and drug screening
- OSHA training on Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support
- Certification of ability to perform essential functions/technical standards
- Certification providing evidence that conditions of physical health and capabilities are at a level acceptable to and in keeping with safe care to the public
- Certification providing evidence that conditions of mental health are at a level that is acceptable to and in keeping with safe care to the public
- Completed health form with current physical examination (completed within 12 months prior to class end)
- Tuberculosis (TB) test within 12 months prior to class end (2-step skin test or Quantiferon Gold blood test)
Immunizations (required)
- Three DPT or Tetanus vaccines (one within the last 10 years)
- Two MMRs or two rubeolas (measles), one mumps, one rubella (German measles) or proof of positive titers
- Completed Hepatitis B series or proof of positive titers
- Two doses of varicella vaccine or positive varicella titer
- Other requirements as listed by the clinical agency
Students accepted into healthcare training courses with previous physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflict with the safety essential to practice must provide professional certification that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Eligibility for Listing with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Students earning a grade of S in the Clinical Medical Assistant course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Students must successfully complete the written examination administered by NHA to be eligible for listing as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
Relationship with Clinical Agency
From a safety perspective, the users of alcohol and drugs may impair their own well-being and the well-being of persons they serve in the clinical setting. In addition, the contract between SCC and a clinical agency requires that the college abide by the existing rules and regulations of the agency. Clinical agencies may require acceptable criminal background checks and drug screens prior to the students' participation in clinical. The college follows agency protocol regarding drug screening and criminal background checks. The college agrees to not assign or to withdraw any student from the clinical agency when the student is unacceptable to the agency because of health, performance, a positive drug screen or criminal background check, or other reasonable causes. Without access to the clinical facility, the student will be unable to satisfactorily complete course requirements.
Students may be required, at their own expense, to be tested for consumption of alcohol/drugs for cause at any time while in the program. Clinical sites control admittance of all persons to their facilities.
Dismissal of Students
Instructors teaching healthcare training courses follow published college policies and practices that provide for identification and dismissal of students who:
- Demonstrate physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflict with safety essential to practice and do not respond to appropriate treatment and/or counseling within a reasonable period of time.
- Demonstrate unsafe clinical practices or behavior which conflicts with safety essential to practice.
Students who demonstrate behavior that conflicts with safety essential to practice can be dismissed from healthcare training courses regardless of whether treatment or counseling has occurred. Re-admission of students who were dismissed from the program for physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflicted with safety essential to practice is contingent on professional documentation that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Medical Office Assistant
This course will prepare individuals for national certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Individuals enrolled in the course will have the opportunity to learn skills required to work in a medical office setting. Topics include medical terminology; communication skills; vital signs; CPR; administrative duties; office procedures; and introduction to medical coding and insurance billing and coding. Upon successful completion of the class, individuals will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam given by National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Course Admission Requirements
- Submission of an official copy of a high school transcript verifying graduation, adult high school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED)
Eligibility for Listing with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Students earning a grade of S in the Medical Office Assistant course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Students must successfully complete the written examination administered by NHA to be eligible for listing as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
Medication Aide
Medication Aide for Adult Care Homes
This course is designed to prepare the unlicensed medical person in adult care homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes for the Medication Administration Exam administered by the NC Division of Health Services Regulation. Students will receive instruction in the correct policies and procedures for administering medications. Topics will include but are not limited to drug interactions, side effects, administration of liquids, pills, subcutaneous injections and topical treatments. Other topics such as controlled substances and their documentation, dosage calculations, unit dose administration and proper disposal of unused medications and sharps will also be included.
Medication Aide for Skilled Nursing Facilities
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical, and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Medication Aide Registry.
Course Admission Requirements
Medication Aide for Adult Care Homes
- None
Medication Aide for Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Submission of an official copy of a high school transcript verifying graduation, adult high school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED)
- Current listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry
Eligibility for Listing by the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry
Students earning a grade of S in the Medication Aide for Adult Care course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the written competency examination administered though the contracted third-party vendor chosen by the state. Students must successfully complete the written examination administered by the state-contracted vendor to be eligible to apply for listing on the NC Medication Aide Registry maintained by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation Adult Care Licensure Section.
Students earning a grade of S in the Medication Aide for Skilled Nursing Facilities course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the written competency examination administered though the contracted third-party vendor chosen by the state. Students must successfully complete the written examination administered by the state-contracted vendor to be eligible to apply for listing with the NC Division of Health Service Regulation Medication Aide Registry which is maintained by the Health Care Personnel Registry.
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide I
This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and to perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis is placed on the aging process including mental, social, and physical needs of the elderly; patient’s rights; nutrition management; elimination procedures; safe environment; restorative services; personal and special care procedures and activities; human body structure, function, and related common disease/disorders; communication and documentation; death and dying; and the role of the nurse aide and health team members. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences and prepares the graduate for competency evaluation required for nurse aide listing. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and the state approved competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Health Services Regulation. In all employment settings, the listed Nurse Aide I will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel.
Nurse Aide II
This course prepares graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. In all employment settings, the listed Nurse Aide II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel.
Course Admission Requirements
Nurse Aide I:
- Age requirement of 16.5 years old by the first day of class for Nurse Aide I
Nurse Aide II:
- Submission of an official copy of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED) with an exemption from this requirement for Career and College Promise students
- Current listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry with an exemption from this requirement for Career and College Promise students
Continuation
Enrollment and continuation in healthcare training courses is contingent upon submission of required documentation on or before the specified date communicated by the college. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to:
Clinical/Health Requirements (required)
- Malpractice insurance (paid upon registration for class)
- Background check and drug screening
- OSHA training on Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support
- Certification of abilities to perform essential functions/technical standards
- Certification providing evidence that conditions of physical health and capabilities are at a level acceptable to and in keeping with safe care to the public
- Certification providing evidence that conditions of mental health are at a level that is acceptable to and in keeping with safe care to the public
- Completed health form with current physical examination (completed within 12 months prior to class end)
- Tuberculosis (TB) test within 12 months prior to class end (2-step skin test or Quantiferon Gold blood test)
Immunizations (required)
- Three DPT or Tetanus vaccines (one within last 10 years)
- Two MMRs or two rubeolas (measles), one mumps, one rubella (German measles) or proof of positive titers
- Completed Hepatitis B series or proof of positive titers
- Two doses of varicella vaccine or positive varicella titer
- Other requirements as listed by the clinical agency
Students accepted into healthcare training courses with previous physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflict with the safety essential to practice must provide professional certification that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Eligibility for Listing on Nurse Aide I Registry and Nurse Aide II Registry
Students earning a grade of S in the Nurse Aide I course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the written and skills competency examinations administered though the contracted third-party vendor chosen by the state. Students must successfully complete both written and skills competency examinations administered by the state-contracted vendor to be eligible to apply for listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry with the NC Division of Health Service Regulation.
Applicants who are currently listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry and who meet current Nurse Aide II course admission requirements may enroll in Nurse Aide II. Students earning a grade of S in the Nurse Aide II course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for listing on the NC Nurse Aide II Registry with the NC Board of Nursing.
Relationship with Clinical Agency
From a safety perspective, users of alcohol and drugs may impair their well-being and the well-being of persons they serve in the clinical setting. In addition, the contract between SCC and a clinical agency requires that the college abide by the existing rules and regulations of the agency. Clinical agencies may require acceptable criminal background checks and drug screens prior to participation in clinical. The college follows agency protocol regarding drug screening and criminal background checks. The college agrees to not assign or to withdraw any student from the clinical agency when the student is unacceptable to the agency because of health, performance, a positive drug screen or criminal background check, or other reasonable causes. Without access to the clinical facility, the student will be unable to satisfactorily complete course requirements.
Students may be required, at their own expense, to be tested for consumption of alcohol/drugs for cause at any time while in the program. Clinical sites control admittance of all persons to their facilities.
Dismissal of Students
Instructors teaching healthcare training courses follow published college policies and practices that provide for identification and dismissal of students who:
- Demonstrate physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflict with safety essential to practice and do not respond to appropriate treatment and/or counseling within a reasonable period of time.
- Demonstrate unsafe clinical practices or behavior which conflicts with safety essential to practice.
Students who demonstrate behavior that conflicts with safety essential to practice can be dismissed from healthcare training courses regardless of whether treatment or counseling has occurred. Re-admission of students who were dismissed from the program for physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflicted with safety essential to practice is contingent on professional documentation that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Pharmacy Technology
This course is designed to prepare individuals with the theoretical, technical, and clinical skills needed to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, medical equipment, and supplies, pharmaceutical care services, and other health care products and services for patients. Class format includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical activities. Successful completion prepares individuals for employment as a pharmacy technician in hospitals and pharmacies. After completion of the class, individuals may be eligible to sit for national certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Course Admission Requirements
- Submission of an official copy of a high school transcript verifying graduation, adult high school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED)
Continuation
Enrollment and continuation in healthcare training courses is contingent upon submission of required documentation on or before the specified date communicated by the college. Additional requirements include, but are not limited to:
Clinical/Health Requirements (required)
- Malpractice insurance (paid upon registration for class)
- Background check and drug screening
- OSHA training on Standard Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
- Successful completion of Basic Life Support
- Certification of abilities to perform essential functions/technical standards
- Certification providing evidence that conditions of physical health and capabilities are at a level acceptable to and in keeping with safe care to the public
- Certification providing evidence that conditions of mental health are at a level that is acceptable to and in keeping with safe care to the public
- Completed health form with current physical examination (completed within 12 months prior to class end)
- Tuberculosis (TB) test within 12 months prior to class end (2-step skin test or Quantiferon Gold blood test)
Immunizations (required)
- Three DPT or Tetanus vaccines (one within last 10 years)
- Two MMRs or two rubeolas (measles), one mumps, one rubella (German measles) or proof of positive titers
- Completed Hepatitis B series or proof of positive titers
- Two doses of varicella vaccine or positive varicella titer
- Other requirements as listed by the clinical agency
Students accepted into healthcare training courses with previous physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflict with the safety essential to practice must provide professional certification that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Eligibility for Listing with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Students earning a grade of S in the Pharmacy Technology course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam administered though Pearson Vue. Students must successfully complete the written examination administered by Pearson Vue to be eligible for listing on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Relationship with Clinical Agency
From a safety perspective, users of alcohol and drugs may impair their well-being and the well-being of persons they serve in the clinical setting. In addition, the contract between SCC and a clinical agency requires that the college abide by the existing rules and regulations of the agency. Clinical agencies may require acceptable criminal background checks and drug screens prior to participating in clinical. The college follows agency protocol regarding drug screening and criminal background checks. The college agrees to not assign or to withdraw any student from the clinical agency when the student is unacceptable to the agency because of health, performance, a positive drug screen or criminal background check, or other reasonable causes. Without access to the clinical facility, the student will be unable to satisfactorily complete course requirements.
Students may be required, at their own expense, to be tested for consumption of alcohol/drugs for cause at any time while in the program. Clinical sites control admittance of all persons to their facilities.
Dismissal of Students
Instructors teaching healthcare training courses follow published college policies and practices that provide for identification and dismissal of students who:
- Demonstrate physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflict with safety essential to practice and do not respond to appropriate treatment and/or counseling within a reasonable period of time.
- Demonstrate unsafe clinical practices or behavior which conflicts with safety essential to practice.
Students who demonstrate behavior that conflicts with safety essential to practice can be dismissed from healthcare training courses regardless of whether treatment or counseling has occurred. Re-admission of students who were dismissed from the program for physical, mental, or behavioral problems which conflicted with safety essential to practice is contingent on professional documentation that appropriate treatment and/or counseling has taken place and that the problem has been adequately accommodated.
Psychiatric Technician
This course is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, therapeutic patient care to individuals who have mental health/behavioral needs in an effective and ethical manner. Coursework includes lecture, module tests, class projects, and isolated clinical experiences. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for the Level I American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification exam and entry level positions for Psychiatric Aides, Mental Healthcare Technicians and Healthcare Techs/Nurse Aides whose primary patient population has special mental health/behavioral needs.
Course Admission Requirements
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years old
- Submission of an official copy of a high school transcript verifying graduation, adult high school diploma, or high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as GED)
- Proof of Nurse Aide I course completion
Eligibility for Listing with the American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT)
- Students earning a grade of S in the Psychiatric Technician course will receive a certificate of course completion from SCC and will be eligible to apply for the Level I American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) certification exam. Students must successfully complete the written examination administered through AAPT to be eligible for certification as a Psychiatric Technician.