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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CONTINUING

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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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Healthcare Billing & Coding

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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	Section: 73119	Total Hours: 192	Course Dates: 02/04/2025 - 03/27/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm	Meeting Days: MTWTH	Room No.: 7113	Instructor: Rainey	Fee: $210 + Fees
Course Title: Nurse Aide Level 1 M125005	Section: 73712	Total Hours: 192	Course Dates: 02/17/2025 - 04/16/2025	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm	Meeting Days: MWTH	Room No.: 7215	Instructor: Paquette	Fee: $210 + Fees

Online

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Community Health Worker 73832	Section: 73832	Total Hours: 100	Course Dates: 01/30/2025 - 04/09/2025	Location: Online	REGISTER NOW: Closed	Class Time: In Person - Thursday 5pm-7:30pm/Online	Meeting Days: Thursdays In Person/Remainder Online	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: Elliott	Fee: $187.00 +book

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