Events in April 2021

• April 1, 2021
  Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 64114

  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 64114

  J Building

  1001 Burkemont Avenue

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  

  Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering an introduction to the safest and best practices for woodshop. This class is a prerequisite class for woodworking open labs. Students will build a serving tray. Students will learn about the shop's overall workspace including wood storage, rough ends, equipment in the machining areas, as well as seeing demonstrations of layout, measurement, and case fitting strategies. Individuals who have already taken the Gateway class previously may work on their own projects. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes.

  Class Dates: 4/1, 4/6, & 4/8

  Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20

  Cost: $97.00

  Section Number: 64114

  Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.2 CEUS

  Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits.

  Registration Link: https://www.wpcc.edu/personal-enrichment/ or WPCC Get Enriched! on Facebook

  Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

  WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.

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• April 12, 2021
  Nurse Aide Level I (63148)

  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  Nurse Aide Level I (63148)

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  Nurse Aide I provides you the opportunity to pursue a healthcare career with entry-level skills in a hospital or nursing home setting.  Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for The Nurse Aide I test administered by NACES.  After passing the state test, you will be listed on the Nurse Aide I registry at DHHS. CPR for Basic Life Support Certification is now included with this class.

  Requirements

  In order to register for the NA I class, you must:

  1. Score at least a ninth grade level on the TABE test. To schedule your TABE, please call (828) 448-6140.
  2. Provide copies of a valid driver’s license and social security card (names must match).
  3. Provide a copy of your High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma or sealed transcript of grades or be currently enrolled in the last year of the WPCC Burke Middle College, WPCC AHSD program, or WPCC High School Equivalency program.

  Additional Information

  • Students will be required to have a criminal background check submitted to Blue Ridge Healthcare. The criminal background check must be completed after class begins.
  • Students will be required to have a complete physical exam by their healthcare provider; forms will be given out during registration.
  • Students may enroll up to 3 times in the NA 1 program
  • Cost: $235.00
  • Textbook: Nursing Assistant Care- The Basics available in the WPCC Bookstore

  Our Nurse Aide classes are open for enrollment. Please complete the online registration form below. Payment must be received before you are completely registered for a class.

  Registration

  Once you have completed the above requirements, you will be allowed to register for the class.

  Continuing Education classes offered through our Workforce and Professional Development Division, have a pre-registration policy, with the exception of Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement, HRD and CTP program areas.  Students must register and pay any registration fees two business days/48 business hours prior to the start date of the class.  For example, if Class starts on Monday, the last day to register is 5:00 pm on Wednesday.

  Students may register via the following methods:

  1. Online (click on the button below)
  2. Call (828) 448-6046 Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in order to arrange an appointment for registration at Hildebrand Hall on the main campus.
  3. Download and fax the registration form. Our fax number is (828) 448-6179.

  Class Information

  Class sessions meet in Room 166 of the Foothills Higher Education Center on Sterling Street in Morganton. The cost of the course is $235. Write down the section number of the class you want to register for to enter in the online registration below.

  Nurse Aide I (Section 63148) - April 12 - May 18, 2021
  (Clinical meets May 07 - May 14, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
  Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  CPR Class is Friday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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• April 13, 2021
  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
  

  NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting the number of students attending each test date .  Thank you for your understanding.

  Please be aware you will be asked to wear a mask or face covering during the test and while you are in the testing area.  Please bring your own mask to the test.

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  • Name
    First Last
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Date of Birth
  • I would like to register for the TABE test on (please enter date/time)*
  • Name of Class for Which You Are Taking the TABE

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• April 19, 2021
  Notary Public Class (63181) - SECTION FULL

  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  Notary Public Class (63181) - SECTION FULL

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  

  Class Dates:  4/19/21 Monday
  Cost: $75 (book required)
  Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 212
  Class Section Number: 63181

   

   

  Notary Public Education provides individuals with the opportunity to become or renew their standing as a Notary with the state of North Carolina. This course of study meets the state guidelines for instruction.  A current notary book is required. The book can be purchased through the WPCC Bookstore. Visit the Bookstore online, give them a call at (828) 448-3186, or e-mail bookstore@wpcc.edu.

  It is recommended that you register at least one week prior to the class you want to attend.  This will allow time for you to read the guidebook which must be read prior to class.  There are no waivers and no refunds for this class.    

  » Eligibility Requirements for Initial Appointment

  Please look at the website for the notary division at www.sosnc.com for additional information.

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• April 20, 2021
  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
  

  NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting the number of students attending each test date .  Thank you for your understanding.

  Please be aware you will be asked to wear a mask or face covering during the test and while you are in the testing area.  Please bring your own mask to the test.

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  • Name
    First Last
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Date of Birth
  • I would like to register for the TABE test on (please enter date/time)*
  • Name of Class for Which You Are Taking the TABE

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• April 29, 2021
  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  11:00 am – 12:00 pm

  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) tests for the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II classes are offered at the Foothills Higher Education Center, in Room HEC-123.
  

  NOTE: Due to social distancing guidelines we are limiting the number of students attending each test date .  Thank you for your understanding.

  Please be aware you will be asked to wear a mask or face covering during the test and while you are in the testing area.  Please bring your own mask to the test.

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  • Name
    First Last
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Date of Birth
  • I would like to register for the TABE test on (please enter date/time)*
  • Name of Class for Which You Are Taking the TABE

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