Occupational Healthcare Programs

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Program Overview

Through short-term training, VGCC’s Healthcare Programs prepare you for rewarding yet challenging careers in a wide range of healthcare settings such as hospitals, physician offices, labs, and nursing, homes. With the knowledge and skills you acquire as well as the opportunities given to obtain certifications and stackable credentials, you will be well on your way to becoming a certified healthcare professional and delivering quality care to the patients you serve.

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Programs Offered

Cardiovascular (EKG) Technician

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Community Health Worker

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(252) 738-3400

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Dialysis Technician

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Electronic Health Records

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Central Sterile Processing

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Health Unit Coordinator

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Introduction to Medical Terminology

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Medical Administrative Assistant

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Medical Terminology II

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Medication Aide

Nurse Aide I

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Nurse Aide I Refresher

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Nurse Aide II

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Nurse Aide II Refresher

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Pharmacy Technology

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Phlebotomy

Class Schedule

Main Campus – Henderson

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Nurse Aide Level 1 M225006	Section: 75174	Total Hours: 192	Course Dates: 05/05/2025 - 07/24/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 9:30a-4:30p	Meeting Days: MWTH	Room No.: 7215	Instructor: Prokos	Fee: $210 + Fees
Course Title: Dialysis Tech M225003	Section: 75148	Total Hours: 132	Course Dates: 05/13/2025 - 08/13/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm	Meeting Days: MTW	Room No.: 7103	Instructor: Moyer	Fee: $210+Book
Course Title: Nurse Aide 1 Refresher M225004	Section: 75162	Total Hours: 40	Course Dates: 05/19/2025 - 06/04/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm	Meeting Days: M,T,W,TH	Room No.: 7113	Instructor: Rainey	Fee: $129.00
Course Title: Phlebotomy M325001	Section: 74932	Total Hours: 240	Course Dates: 06/09/2025 - 10/06/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:30am-12:30pm	Meeting Days: MTWTH	Room No.: 7103	Instructor: Bedussi	Fee: $210 + Fees
Course Title: Nurse Aide Level 1 - M225007	Section: 75177	Total Hours: 192	Course Dates: 06/23/2025 - 08/13/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm	Meeting Days: MTWTH	Room No.: 7113	Instructor: Rainey	Fee: $210 + Fees

Franklin Campus – Louisburg

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Medication Aide F125011	Section: 74933	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 04/28/2025 - 05/01/2025	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm	Meeting Days: MTWTH	Room No.: F115/F118	Instructor: Elias	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Medication Aide F225002	Section: 74950	Total Hours: 24	Course Dates: 05/19/2025 - 05/22/2025	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm	Meeting Days: MTWTH	Room No.: F1115	Instructor: Elias	Fee: $74.00 + book
Course Title: Nurse Aide Level 1 - F225005	Section: 75168	Total Hours: 192	Course Dates: 05/28/2025 - 07/24/2025	Location: Franklin Campus – Louisburg	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm	Meeting Days: MWTH	Room No.: F115/F118	Instructor: Paquette	Fee: $210 + Fees

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