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The Health Sciences programs at RCC are limited enrollment, meaning admission is not guaranteed. To be considered for admission to any of the Health Sciences programs listed below, certain steps must first be completed. Click on the links provided to get more information about admission to each program. For admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 336-342-4261 ext. 2333.

Short-Term Certifications

Advanced EMT

The Advanced EMT program consists of online coursework and on-campus dates. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high speed internet.

November 4, 2025 – March 19, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
November 4, 2025
6:00pm-10:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Meeting Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm-10:00pm
Saturdays 8:00am-5:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 208
Online Coursework
November 4, 2025 -March 19, 2026

Advanced EMT Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss placement testing and registration.

Clinical Compliance Policy

The Advanced EMT program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the  Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.

Advanced EMT to Paramedic

The Advanced EMT to Paramedic program consists of online coursework and on-campus dates. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high speed internet.

Submit the Advanced EMT to Paramedic Interest Form to be notified of upcoming classes.

AEMT to Paramedic Bridge Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss placement testing and registration.

Clinical Compliance Policy

The Advanced EMT program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the  Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.

Cardiovascular Technician

ICV-3111

The Cardiovascular Technician program consists of a required orientation and online coursework, and on-campus class sessions.

Cardiovascular Technician- Hybrid #64223

February 2, 2026 – April 27, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
February 2, 2026
5:30pm-9:30am
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Lab Meeting Times
Mondays 5:30pm-9:30pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 111
Online Coursework
February 2, 2026 – April 27, 2026

Cardiovascular Technician Information

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Central Sterile Processing

The Central Sterile Processing program consists of a required orientation, online coursework and on-campus dates. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high-speed internet.

Central Sterile Processing   #63975

January 24th, 2026 – April 11, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
January 24, 2026
9:00am-11:00am
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Lab Meeting Times
January 31, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm

March 28, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 209
Online Coursework
January 24, 2026 – April 11, 2026

Central Sterile Processing Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

CPR (AHA Basic Life Support)

SEF-7010

Upcoming CPR Courses:
Continuing Education Live Course Schedule 

Register for CPR (SEF-7010):
Continuing Education Registration

Dialysis Technician

DIA-3100

The Dialysis Technician program consists of a required orientation, and online coursework. Class may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Students must have access to high-speed internet.

Dialysis – Hybrid    #64141

February 2, 2026 – March 30, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
February 2, 2026
1:00pm-5:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Meeting Times
Mondays 1:00pm-5:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 111
Online Coursework
February 2, 2026 – March 30, 2026

Dialysis Technician Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration and placement testing.

EMT-Initial

EMS-4200

The EMT program is designed to teach basic life support skills. EMTs are able to function in many areas including EMS systems, fire departments, hospitals, rescue squads, and physician offices. The class consists of lectures and hands-on skills instruction as well as field clinical opportunities. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to sit for the North Carolina or National Registry EMT examination.

EMS 4200-02     #63983

January 12 2026 – May 13 2026

Meeting Times:   

Monday & Wednesdays 6:00pm – 10:00pm

 Saturdays 8am-5pm                                 

  Friday Meeting – April 17 8am-5pm (only one)

      *** All 8-hour days will have a one-hour lunch break                               

 RCC Owens Health Science    OHS Room 120

Required Orientation

Orientation 

RCC Owens Health Science OHS  Room 210 

January 12, 2026 6pm-10pm 

  

EMS 4200-02     #64074

January 12 2026 – May 8 2026

Meeting Times:   

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am – 11:30am  RCC Owens Health Science    OHS Room 206

Required Orientation

January 12, 2026 8:30am-11:30am   

RCC Owens Health Science OHS  Room 210 

EMT-Initial Information Packet

EMR to EMT Bridge Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration and placement testing.

Medical Assisting

MED-3300

The Medical Assisting program consists of a required orientation, online coursework, on-campus lab skills, and a clinical rotation. Students must have access to high-speed internet.

Medical Assisting   #64104

February 10, 2026 – June 11, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
February 10, 2026
5:30pm-8:30pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Meeting Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm-8:30pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 123
Online Coursework
February 10, 2026 – June 11, 2026

Medical Assisting   #64097

March 11, 2026 – June 24, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
March 11, 2026
5:30pm-8:30pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210

Meeting Times
Wednesdays and Fridays 5:30pm-8:30pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 123
Online Coursework
March 11, 2026 – June 24, 2026

Medical Assisting Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Clinical Compliance Policy

The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the  Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.

Medication Aide

The Medication Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
919-781-9461
https://www.ncbon.com/

Submit the Medication Aide Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

Medication Aide Information

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss registration.

Nurse Aide I

The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Regulation Health Care Personnel Registry Section Center for Aide and Education (CARE).
Center for Aide Regulation and Education
2709 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
919-855-3969
https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/

Nurse Aide Evening- Traditional #64142

January 12, 2026 – May 6, 2026

Meeting Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
5:30pm-9:30pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 131
Online Coursework
January 12, 2026 – May 6, 2026
Clinical Dates
April 13, 2026- May 6, 2026

Nurse Aide Saturday- Hybrid #64258

January 17, 2026 – May 16, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
January 17, 2026
8:30am-5:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210

Meeting Times
Saturdays 8:30am-5:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 131
Online Coursework
January 17, 2026 – May 16, 2026
Clinical Dates
April 11, 2026- May 16, 2026

The Rockingham Health Care Foundation provides a generous, but limited number of scholarships for nurse aid students. Please visit the  Rockingham Health Care Foundation Scholarship  webpage for more information. 

Nurse Aide I Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Nurse Aide I (Refresher)

The Nurse Aide Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Regulation Health Care Personnel Registry Section Center for Aide and Education (CARE).
Center for Aide Regulation and Education
2709 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
919-855-3969
https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/

NAS 3242

Submit the Nurse Aide I Refresher Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

Nurse Aide I (Refresher) Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Paramedic

EMS-4400

Upcoming course dates TBA

Submit the Paramedic Interest Form to be notified once upcoming course dates are announced.

Paramedic Program Information Packet

Looking to earn both your Associate Degree and Paramedic certification? Check out the EMS Program !

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss placement testing and registration.

Clinical Compliance Policy

The Paramedic program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the  Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.

Pharmacy Technician

PHM-3250

The Pharmacy Technician program consists of a required orientation, online coursework, and on-campus class sessions. This course requires both on campus and online coursework. Students must have access to high-speed internet.

Pharmacy Technician    #64083

January 20, 2026 – April 30, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
January 20, 2026
6:00pm-9:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Meeting Times
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm-9:00pm
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 209
Online Coursework
January 20, 2026 – April 30, 2026

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Phlebotomy

PBT-3022

The Phlebotomy program consists of a required orientation, online coursework, on-campus lab skills, and a clinical rotation.

Phlebotomy    #64099

January 10, 2026 – April 25, 2026

First Day of Class Orientation
January 10, 2026
8:00am-11:00am
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 210
Meeting Times
Saturdays 8:00am-11:00am
RCC Owens Building (OHS), Room 123
Online Coursework
January 10, 2026 – April 25, 2026

**80 hour clinicals required Monday-Friday TBD

Phlebotomy Information Packet

Application Steps

  1. Apply for residency through the NC Residency Determination Service.
  2. Complete an RCC application .
  3. Send your official high school or GED transcript to RCC Admissions.
  4. Schedule an appointment to discuss program registration.

Clinical Compliance Policy

The Phlebotomy program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the  Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement prior to application to the program.

Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Fall/Spring Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu

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