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    Message from the Dean
    Hello and welcome to Piedmont Community College's Health and Natural Sciences page!  Thank you for your interest in our programs!  I look forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve your academic goals.  The Health Sciences and Human Services Department of the College offers several program options to help you meet your educational needs, including certificates and associate degrees. Our options include Associate Degrees in Nursing, Medical Assisting, Human Services Technology,  and Healthcare Management Technology.  The Human Services Technology program offers a generic program and concentrations in Social Services and Gerontology. Certificates are available in Nurse Aide (Certified Nurse Aide I and II), Phlebotomy, Medical Coding, and Gerontology.

    Faculty in each of these programs are dedicated and passionate about passing on their knowledge in their field of expertise. The courses offer challenging and rewarding experiences and offer wonderful career opportunities. Our graduates seek employment locally in Person and Caswell counties, as well as in the surrounding healthcare areas, especially in Durham and Chapel Hill. We pride ourselves in creating high quality graduates who are hired easily, often before graduating from their program.

    If you would like more information on any of our programs, please don't hesitate to contact the program coordinator listed on each program webpage or me.  I can be reached at (336) 322-2213 or alisa.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu. I look forward to helping you!
    Nurse Aide

    Nursing Assistant InstructorsOverview

    The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for person of all ages.

    Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills.

    Program Worksheet

    Nurse Aide Program of Study Worksheet 


    Employment Outlook

    Graduates of this curriculum may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II. They may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctors’ offices.

     

    Nurse Aide Gainful Employment Overview





    Program Contacts
    Student Curriculum
    A) The Nurse Aide I B) Infection Prevention

    C) Safety and Emergency

    D) Communication

    E) Law and Ethics

    F) Dignity

    G) Basic Restorative

    H) Body Systems

    I) Body Mechanics

    J) Nutrition

    K) Restraints

    L) Communication Workplace

    M) Nursing Process and Nursing Care Plan

    N) Incident Report

    O) Critical Thinking

    P) Family and Family Support

    Q) Person Centered Care

    R) Cognitive Changes

    S) Psychological

    T) Dementia

    U) Mental Health and Illness

    V) Pain

    W) End of Life Care

     X) Threads of Care


    Summer and Fall 2019 Brochure

    Summer and Fall 2019 Mailed Brochure (5mb)

    The printed format is a combined brochure for both Curriculum classes and Continuing Education courses available for the Summer and Fall 2019 semesters. The printed brochure will be available starting on late March on both campuses and other locations in both Person and Caswell Counties. They will also be mailed to over 27,000 homes in both counties.

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    Fall 2019 Curriculum and Continuing Education Schedules


    Fall 2019 Curriculum Classes - Web Format 

    Schedule last updated August 9, 2019

    The web format is the same as the WebAdvisor format, except all classes are listed alphabetically on one single webpage. For more information on a specific class, please contact the appropriate advisor or you can find additional information within WebAdvisor. 

     

    Fall 2019 Continuing Education Courses - Web Format 

    Schedule last updated August 9, 2019

    For more information on a specific class, please call the appropriate contact person listed on the class schedule.

     

    Fall 2019 Curriculum Schedule on WebAdvisor

    WebAdvisor offers a secure web interface that allows you to access the class schedule on PCC’s Datatel Colleague system. If you are not a current PCC student, you can view the upcoming semester’s class schedule. This allows you to look up course sections and plan out your schedule. If you are a current PCC student, you may register for classes online using the Colleague system. This option provides the most up-to-date information about classes being offered and the number of available seats at the time you view the schedule. Click here to visit WebAdvisor.


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