Surry Community College is offering the following allied health courses in February for those interested in entering the medical field.
• Nurse Aide I classes will begin in February and will prepare students to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Students may seek employment in a variety of healthcare settings.
Upon successful completion of the CNA I course and the certification exam, the student will be listed on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Nurse Aide I Registry. Current cost for the certification exam is $101. This is a 188-hour course.
Interested individuals can choose to enroll in one of three class sessions. Meet each Monday and Wednesday, February 8 through June 19 in Room 102 of The Elkin Center, 1461 N. Bridge St., Elkin; N.C., or meet each Tuesday and Thursday, February 9 through June 15 in Room 110 of The Pilot Center, 612 E. Main St., Pilot Mountain, N.C. Aforementioned classes meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Payment of $252 is required and covers the cost of tuition, a urine drug screening, a criminal background check and malpractice insurance. Fees are subject to change. Non-North Carolina residents looking to enroll are only required to pay an additional $10 for the purpose of an out of state background check.
Registration is currently open for all students. New students must register in person by coming to J-120 in the Corporate and Continuing Education Office on the SCC Dobson, N.C. campus. Current or returning students may register online at www.surry.edu.
• Interested individuals may also gain the opportunity to work in a pharmacy by enrolling in SCC’s Pharmacy Technician course running February 7 through May 4. The 96-hour course prepares students to work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or retail pharmacy.
Topics covered include drug classification, drug distribution, anatomy and physiology in relationship to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, and laws and regulations basic to pharmacy practice. Students who successfully complete this course may sit for a national certification exam through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
A high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma is required for the certification exam. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $183 are required. Class participants will meet each Tuesday and Thursday during the class period from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room J-116 at Surry Community College, 630 S. Main St., Dobson.
Surry has several medical courses enrolling throughout the year. Visit www.surry.edu for a complete list of offerings and requirements for enrollment. Call Margie Collins at (336) 386-3423 for more information or registration. Follow Surry’s Allied Health programs on Facebook @SurryAlliedHealth.
