Events in January 2021

• January 4, 2021
  TABE Testing (HEC-123)

  10:00 am – 11:00 am

  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.

  ---

  • Name
    First Last
  • Email
  • Phone
  • I would like to register for the TABE test on (please enter date/time):*

  Google Calendar

  Read more

• January 11, 2021
  Nurse Aide I (62936)

  8:00 am – 5:00 pm

  Nurse Aide I (62936)

  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 62936) - January 11 - February 16, 2021
  (Clinical meets February 5 - February 12, 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, January 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  ---

  Register Online for a Nurse Aide I Class

  Google Calendar

  Read more

  Phlebotomy (62416)

  3:30 pm – 8:30 pm

  Phlebotomy (62416)

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  This program prepares the graduate to draw blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood and all duties related to the preparation and maintenance of specimens, equipment, and paperwork.  CPR for Basic Life Support Certification is now included with this class.

  Requirements

  In order to register for the Phlebotomy class, you must:

  1. Have a high school diploma or GED.
  2. Have a valid driver’s license and social security card (the names must match).
  3. Minimum age limit is 18
  4. Required health form will be distributed on the first day of class.

   

  Additional Information

  • Successful completion of the Phlebotomy class requires a minimum of 40 hours of clinical experience in addition to the regularly scheduled class. The clinical portion will take place during the last four weeks of the class.
  • Applicants must submit a completed criminal background check and drug screen to the clinical facility for approval to participate in clinical training in the facility. Students will be responsible for the cost of health form, drug screen, and background check.  The health form and information will be provided the first day of class.
  • Textbook is Required “Phlebotomy Handbook: Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advanced 10th edition”  and is sold in the WPCC Book Cellar (WPCC Bookstore).
  • Students must provide personal transportation to assigned clinical affiliate which may require up to one hour travel time.
  • Students must adhere to uniform requirements during both the class and clinical portions of the program.  The student will also be responsible for the cost of a uniform for lab and clinical. Three sets of scrubs are needs, the uniform is to be ceil blue top and pants.
  • Students should expect additional content, i.e., Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology during the Phlebotomy class.
  • Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take the ASPT (American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians) exam for certification in phlebotomy.

   

  Registration

  If you are interested in our Phlebotomy class, please call (828) 448-6140 for information on how to register.

  The Registration Fee is $305 with additional cost for books, uniform, and health form.

  All required documentation listed under requirements should be turned in at the Foothills Higher Education Center to be eligible to register for the class. Follow the registration procedure as follows:

  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 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 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.

  Section Details

  Phlebotomy (Section 62416) – January 11 – April 02, 2021
  (Clinical meets March 8 – April 2, 2021 Time & Place TBA)
  Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  CPR Class is January 29 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  ---

  Register Online

  Google Calendar

  Read more

  Nurse Aide II (63033)

  5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

  Nurse Aide II (63033)

  Foothills Higher Education Center

  2128 South Sterling Street

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  Nurse Aide Level II prepares students to perform more complex skills for clients or residents regardless of the setting.  Topics include sterile technique, catheterizations, care of the client with N-G tubes and IVs.

  Requirements

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

  1. Obtain a 10th grade score or better on the Reading section of the TABE test; (Call (828) 448-6140 to schedule an appointment).
  2. Successfully complete an NC approved NA I training program or NC High School Health Occupations I and II.

  Once you have satisfied the two above requirements, you must then interview with the Allied Health Program Coordinator. You must bring the following items to the admissions interview:

  • Proof of completion of a State approved Nurse Aide I class.
  • Proof of active CPR certification (Online Certification Not Acceptable, must be American Heart Healthcare Provider).
  • A copy of your High School Diploma or GED or a sealed transcript of your grades.
  • Copies of a valid driver’s license and social security card with matching names on both.
  • A letter of recommendation from your immediate supervisor.
  • A complete Student Health Record by a licensed healthcare provider. Forms will be given during registration.

  To schedule an appointment for an interview, contact the Allied Health Program Coordinator at (828) 448-3532.

  Additional Class Information

  • Cost: $230.00
  • Textbook: NC Nurse Aide II available in the WPCC Bookstore.
  • All students will be required to have a criminal background check submitted to Blue Ridge Healthcare. The criminal background check will be conducted after the class begins.
  • Applicants listed on the NCNAR I with out-of-state training will be reviewed on an individual basis.
  • Applicants who completed Nurse Aide I training prior to 2010 will be reviewed on an individual basis.

  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 223 of the Foothills Higher Education Center on Sterling Street in Morganton. The cost of the course is $230. Write down the section number of the class you want to register for to enter in the online registration below.

  Nurse Aide II (Section 63033) - January 11 - May 20, 2021
  (Clinical meets March  22 - May 20, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
  Meets Mondays & Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
  No Classes on 4/5 - 4/9

   

  ---

  Register Online for a Nurse Aide II Class

  Google Calendar

  Read more

• January 12, 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.

  ---

  • Name
    First Last
  • Email
  • Phone
  • I would like to register for the TABE test on (please enter date/time):*

  Google Calendar

  Read more

  Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63229

  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63229

  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: 1/12, 1/14, & 1/19

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

  Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20

  Cost: $97.00

  Section Number: 63229

  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: Friday, January 8, 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.

  Register and Pay for Class

   

  Google Calendar

  Read more

• January 14, 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.

  ---

  • Name
    First Last
  • Email
  • Phone
  • I would like to register for the TABE test on (please enter date/time):*

  Google Calendar

  Read more

• January 21, 2021
  Cutting Board & Utensils | 63241

  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Cutting Board & Utensils | 63241

  J Building

  1001 Burkemont Avenue

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  (828) 448-6715

  

  Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? Western Piedmont Community College is offering the opportunity for individuals to create their own wooden cutting board and wooden utensils to go with it. This class is for beginners or experienced woodworkers. Individuals must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes.
  

  Class Dates: 1/21/21 and 1/26/21

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

  Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20

  Cost: $72.00

  Section Number: 63241

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

  Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 19, 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.

  Register and Pay for Class

   

   

  Google Calendar

  Read more

• January 22, 2021
  Woodworking Open Lab | 63231

  8:30 am – 3:30 pm

  Woodworking Open Lab | 63231

  J Building

  1001 Burkemont Avenue

  Morganton, NC 28655

  USA

  

  Want space, equipment, and guidance to create your own woodworking projects? If you are in a Western Piedmont Community College's Professional Crafts Woods program or have taken the Personal Enrichment gateway class, you are eligible to sign up for the open lab. Students must wear safety glasses and closed-toed shoes for this class. Bring your lunch. Individuals will have lunch for one hour. 

  Class Date: 1/22/21

  Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20

  Cost: $72.00

  Section Number: 63231

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

  Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 20, 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.

  Register and Pay for Class

   

  Google Calendar

  Read more

• January 28, 2021
  Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63232

  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  Gateway to Woodworking 1 | 63232

  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: 1/28, 2/2, & 2/4

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

  Location: Western Piedmont Community College J 20

  Cost: $97.00

  Section Number: 63232

  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, January 26, 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.

  Register and Pay for Class

   

  Google Calendar

  Read more