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Nursing & Allied Health
The Nursing programs at Bladen Community College provides students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to practice in a dynamic environment while meeting the holistic needs of individuals which impacts health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
Allied Health courses are structured to teach students theoretical, technical and clinical skills for entry level health care positions. These courses are designed to prepare students to test for a state or industry-recognized credential. Students will gain knowledge consisting of, but not limited to, basic patient care, infection control, communication skills, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. These short-term training programs allow students a competitive edge in today’s challenging healthcare industry!
Bladen Community College, Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree Nursing Program, are accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.
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Short-Term Training
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Nurse Aide I
Description:
This course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in the healthcare setting. Topics include communications, safety, patient rights, CPR, personal care, vital signs, elimination, and nutrition emergencies. The course includes lecture, lab and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students are eligible to register to take the NC Nurse Aide I exam. After passing both the written and skills exams the students will be able to request listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry and be considered a Certified Nurse Aide.
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Textbook Required: *Not purchased through bookstore*
- State Approved Curriculum NA I Training Manual (Digital and on reserve at library)
- Skills Performance Checklist (Copies in NA lab) *Digital copies available through Moodle Workbook, Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics by Hartman Publishing Inc. 6th Edition (Purchase from BCC Bookstore)
Clinical Requirements:
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR Certification (training provided by school)
- Health Physical (form provided)
- Negative Random Drug Screen (arranged by school)
- Criminal Background Check (arranged by school)
- Immunization Record to include but may not be limited to:
- MMR
- DTP
- TB Skin Test (within the past year)
- Tetanus (Td booster within the past 10 years)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (per facility)
- COVID vaccinations (per facility)
- Varicella vaccination or titer
Clinical Dress Code:
- Hunter green solid colored scrubs, either pants or skirts. Skirt hem must be no higher than the bottom of the knee. No printed scrubs allowed. May wear white or hunter green lab jacket.
- Shoes must be completely white or black, low-cut, and soft soled. No canvas type, open toes, or open back shoes may be worn.
Nurse Aide I – NAS 3240 Course Cost:
Registration Fees: $333
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Background/Drug Test ($80)
- CPR ($5)
- Health Science Fees ($25)
- Malpractice Ins ($20)
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Course ($180)
- Certificate Fee ($10)
- CAPS ($5)
Books:
- Nurse Aide I Training Program: Available for checkout in library and online
- NA I: Skills Performance Checklist: Available in lab and online
- Workbook, Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics by Hartman Publishing Inc. 6th Edition ($18.29)
Nurse Aide II
Description:
This course is for a Certified Nursing Assistant to prepare to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. This course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, 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 Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent, Currently listed on NC Nurse Aide I Registry
Textbook Required:
- The North Carolina Nurse Aide II
Clinical Requirements:
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- Health Physical (form provided)
- Negative Random Drug Screen (testing scheduled by school)
- Criminal Background Check (testing scheduled by school)
- Immunization Record to include but may not be limited to:
- MMR
- DTP
- TB Skin Test (within the past year)
- Tetanus (Td booster within the past 10 years)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza (per facility)
- COVID vaccinations (per facility)
- Varicella vaccination or titer
Clinical Dress Code:
- Hunter green solid colored scrubs, either pants or skirts. Skirt hem must be no higher than the bottom of the knee. No printed scrubs allowed. May wear white or hunter green lab jacket.
- Shoes must be completely white or black, low-cut, and soft soled. No canvas type, open toes, or open back shoes may be worn.
Nurse Aide II – NAS 3240 Course Cost:
Registration Fees: $328
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Background/Drug Test ($80)
- Health Science Fees ($25)
- Malpractice Ins ($20)
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Course ($180)
- Certificate Fee ($10)
- CAPS ($5)
Books:
- NC Nurse Aide II ($108.21)
Nurse Aide I Refresher
Description:
This course is for individuals whose NA I registration has expired or have never been listed on the NA Registry after successful completion of courses equivalent to NA I training or military health care training. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students are eligible to register to take the NC Nurse Aide I exam. After passing both the written and skills exams the students will be able to request listing on the NC Nurse Aide Registry and be considered a Certified Nurse Aide.
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent, NA I registration has expired or have never been listed on the NA Registry after successful completion of courses equivalent to NA I training or military health care training.
- Required to take the NA I course instead of Refresher if over 5 years since training or expired listing.
Textbook Optional:
- Nursing Assistant Care: The Basics Textbook
Nurse Aide I Refresher NAS 3242 Course Cost:
Registration Fees: $133
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Course ($125)
Books:
- Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care: Basics ( $36.57)
Phlebotomy Technician
Description:
This course prepares the student to draw blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood. Duties includes maintenance of equipment used in obtaining blood specimen: use of communication skills when working with patients; selection of venipuncture sites; care of blood specimens, entry of the testing process into the computer, and clerical duties associated with record keeping of blood tests.
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Textbook Required:
- Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician
Clinical Requirements: (clinical hours may vary from scheduled classroom hours)
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
- Health Physical (form provided)
- Negative Random Drug Screen (testing scheduled by school)
- Criminal Background Check (testing scheduled by school)
- Immunization Record to include:
- MMR
- DTP
- TB Skin Test (within the past year)
- Tetanus (Td booster within the past 10 years)
- Hepatitis B (or signed declination form)
- Influenza (per facility)
- COVID vaccinations (per facility)
- Varicella vaccination or titer
Clinical Dress Code:
- Hunter green solid colored scrubs, either pants or skirts. Skirt hem must be no higher than the bottom of the knee. No printed scrubs allowed. May wear white or hunter green lab jacket.
- Shoes must be completely white or black, low-cut, and soft soled. No canvas type, open toes, or open back shoes may be worn.
Phlebotomy PBT 3022 Course Cost:
Registration Fees: $383
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Rotation Manager ($135)
- Health Science Fees ($25)
- Malpractice Ins ($20)
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Course ($180)
- Certificate Fee ($10)
- CAPS ($5)
Books:
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician ($34.29)
Pharmacy Technician
Description:
This course covers Pharmacy Technician technical applications. Topics include the history and fundamentals of the Pharmacy Industry, medications, inventory management, basic mathematics, anatomy, compounding, medical insurance, terminology, operations, practicum execution, and other pertinent data fields of Pharmacy. Upon completion, students should be able to apply their skills and knowledge to the concepts and business in the career medium of Pharmacy Technician:
- Interpreting and filling prescriptions
- Understanding basic Pharmacy calculations
- Utilizing computer systems
- Maintaining medication logs and forms
- Organizing drug inventory
- Developing communication skills
- Acquiring knowledge of drug and side effects
- Comprehending fundamental aspects of anatomical systems
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Textbook Required:
- The Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician PHM 3250 Course Cost:
Registration Fees: $203
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Course ($180)
- Certificate Fee ($10)
- CAPS ($5)
Books:
Pharmacy Technician ($99.00)
EKG Technician
Description:
This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the heart and the electrocardiogram. It will also cover the identification of a Sinus, Atrial, Junctional, Ventricular, and AV Block rhythms. Cardiac Pacemakers, ECG artifact and 12 Lead ECG’s will also be covered. The following are some of the most common positions:
- Cardiac Monitor Technician
- ECG Technician
- Rhythm Analysis Technician
- Telemetry Monitor Technician
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Textbook Required:
- ECG Mastery
EKG ICV 3111 Course Cost:
Registration Fees: $203
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Course ($180)
- Certificate Fee ($10)
- CAPS ($5)
Books:
ECG Mastery: Improving your ECG Interpretation Skills ($71.94)
Healthcare Billing & Coding
Description:
- (Part I): First part of a two-part course that prepares the students to become Medical Coders. Medical Coders review medical records to determine diagnostic and procedural information that is then put into numerical codes. Insurance companies and third-party payers to determine reimbursement use of these codes. Topics covered will be medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical records, medical ethics and an overview of ICD-10-CM coding.
- (Part II): Second part of a two-part online course that prepares the students to become Medical Coders. This course will provide instruction in ICD-10-CM, CPT and using HCPCS. Using the information learned in this course will prepare students in everyday job duties of medical coding professionals. After successful completion of parts I and II the student will be eligible to test with a credentialing agency such as, American Academy of Professional Coders, to become a Certified Professional Coder.
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- A two-part course.
Textbook Required:
- Part I: The Language of Medicine
- Part II: ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Step by Step Medical Coding
Healthcare Billing & Coding OSC 3030 Course Costs
Registration Fees: $203
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Course ($180)
- Certificate Fee ($10)
- CAPS ($5)
Books:
- Language of Medicine ($119.99) Part One
- HCPCS……($138.65) Part Two
- ICD 10…….($138.65) Part Two
- CPT…………($134.95) Part Two
- Step by Step Medical Coding…..($131.41) Part Two
Medication Administration Aide
Description:
This course is a great way for students to learn how to safely administer medications to patients in a skilled nursing facility. The student must be currently listed on the NC Nurse Aide Registry to be eligible to test for the NC Medication Aide exam. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will register to take the Medication Administration Aide certification exam.
Course Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent,
- Currently listed on NC Nurse Aide I Registry
(An individual cannot be listed on the Medication Aide Registry for Nursing Homes without first being listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry.)
Textbook Required:
- Medication Administration Student Manual
Medication Aide PHM 3290 Course Costs
Registration Fees: ($78)
- Technology Fee ($5)
- Accident Insurance ($3)
- Course ($70)
Books:
Medication Administration ($34.29)
Carolynn Ashely Clark was selected for a Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Scholarship.
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Quote from Carolynn: “My experience at BCC has been an extremely positive one. The support that I have received from the faculty and staff has been amazing. From providing more spaces to study, helping me with financial aid, and simply providing daily words of encouragement, I have truly felt heard and cared for as a student. “
A nursing education provides a wealth of benefits, equipping individuals with essential skills in healthcare and patient care. It opens the door to a rewarding career where compassion meets science, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Nursing programs emphasize critical thinking, communication, and clinical experience, ensuring graduates are prepared to handle diverse medical situations. Additionally, a nursing degree offers job security, competitive salaries, and a wide range of specialties to explore, from pediatrics to gerontology. The ability to make a positive impact on patients’ lives every day makes nursing an incredibly fulfilling profession.
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