Piedmont Community College (PCC) offers many short-term courses throughout its semesters. These courses vary from programs to start a new career, to earn certification to boost a current career, or free programs to make sure job searchers are on the right track. For more information on specific areas, visit www.piedmontcc.edu/programs.
COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
IT Support Technician – CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA A+ Certification is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT and the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is the only industry-recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in endpoint management & technical support roles.
- $180 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- May 22 – July 17Online, Asynchronous
- Contact jonathan.willis@piedmontcc.edu
HEALTHCARE:
This program introduces the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician and includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance, and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies.
- $317.25 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- May 1 – July 2
- Online with Face-to-Face clinicals
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Medical Administrative Assistant
Prepare to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam with this quality online education that offers one-on-one support from dedicated instructors
- $180 registration fee with (scholarship funding available)
- May 25 – October 18
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
Medical Coding and Billing (Part I & II)
This online medical coding and billing program trains you in the specialized skills needed to assign the standardized codes used to bill for healthcare services. This course is delivered in two parts.
- $180 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- May 15 – September 1
- Online
- Contact lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
The Paramedic certification program is designed to train an individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This course provides the basic and advance knowledge and skills needed to deliver Advance Life Support (ALS) care. Session I is required to progress to Session II. Once Session II is completed, the successful graduate will be able to sit for the state or national certification testing.
- May 22 – December 6; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays; 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. (MW), 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. (S)
- Hybrid, Caswell County Campus
- Contact kory.lane@piedmontcc.edu
EMT Online (Continuing Education): Stroke
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) online Con Ed program is designed to continue emergency medical training at a basic level. Courses can be used to maintain First Responder, EMR, and EMT certifications. These courses will also be available at your local fire department/ rescue squad.
- May 1–31
- Online
- Contact kory.lane@piedmontcc.edu
CAREER ADVANCEMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT:
BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers
This CPR course is designed for the healthcare provider or students going into the healthcare field (for example, Nursing Degree Program, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy). It is open to all healthcare students, providers, and firefighters.
- May 20, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus
- Contact amy.newton@piedmontcc.edu
Basic Welding I
Basic Welding I will introduce welding safety, fundamentals, and techniques of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), also known as stick welding.
- $181 registration fee (scholarship funding available)
- May 30 – August 10, Tuesday – Thursday, 6 – 10 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact jonathan.willis@piedmontcc.edu
This course introduces hand tools, blueprints, and basic machines. Emphasis placed on the completion of simple gauges and tools used in the gunsmithing trade. Upon completion, students should be able to produce from blueprints, tools, and fixtures for use in gunsmithing, using hand tools and basic machine setups.
- $181 registration fee
- May 22 – July 24 – Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact jonathan.willis@piedmontcc.edu
Defensive Driving – offered monthly
This National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving course allows qualified drivers the chance to earn a reduction on a traffic infraction upon completion.
- $99 registration fee
- May 23, Tuesday, 6–10 p.m.
- Person County Campus
- Contact: melissa.robbins@piedmontcc.edu
Online, 6-week classes with LIVE instructors offered monthly – that’s Ed2Go! Did we mention there are over 100 courses available, and they begin at only $70 per course?
- Starting at $70
- Online
- Visit www.piedmontcc.edu/ed2go/ for the full catalog of courses
FREE PROGRAMS:
This open lab provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. Receive career counseling to make appropriate decisions about career preferences, assessment of current skill levels related to their career choice, and training in the skill area in which remediation is needed. A formal assessment will determine skill appropriateness and identify employment opportunities.
- Person County Campus, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Caswell County Campus, Monday/Thursday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Contact melissa.robbins@piedmontcc.edu
Piedmont Community College Locations:
Person County Campus: 1715 College Drive, Roxboro
Caswell County Campus: 331 Piedmont Drive, Yanceyville
Business Development and Entrepreneurship Center: 105 North Main Street, Roxboro
Visit us online at www.piedmontcc.edu to view all program options.
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