Opportunities for Professional & Personal Development
WPCC offers a variety of classes for professional training and certifications along with personal advancement and enjoyment both in seated classes and online through ed2go. These classes are designed to accommodate busy lifestyles and provide opportunities to quickly get skills or explore interests.
Check out our list of upcoming classes. You can get more information on them and register for them by clicking or tapping on the name of the class.
The GEER Scholarship
Learn more about scholarship opportunities for certain workforce development & continuing education classes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
New program provides short-term training using our new CAT simulator
New Certificate Program
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing prepares you for potential job opportunities with Pratt & Whitney, coming to Asheville, North Carolina in 2022.
Upcoming Events
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- May 18, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66941)
- May 20, 2022, 9:00 am: TABE Test
- May 21, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66942)
- May 23, 2022, 8:00 am: Horticulture Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- May 23, 2022, 4:00 pm: Acrylics 101: Landscapes
- May 24, 2022, 8:00 am: Vegetable Production
- May 25, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66943)
- May 28, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66944)
- May 30, 2022, All day: Memorial Day - WPCC Closed
- June 4, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66945)
- June 6, 2022, 8:00 am: Emergency Medical Technician Day Session Course - Section #65988
- June 8, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66946)
- June 9, 2022, 2:00 pm: TABE Test
- June 16, 2022, 8:00 am: Industrial Sewing (66938)
- June 16, 2022, 2:00 pm: TABE Test
- June 18, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66947)
- June 22, 2022, All Day: : New York Cultural Experience – Tour
- June 22, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66948)
- July 4, 2022, All day: July 4 Holiday - WPCC Closed
- July 11, 2022, 8:00 am: Industrial Sewing (66939)
A complete calendar of course offerings is available below.
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NOTE: In-person registration for Workforce and Continuing Education classes in Hildebrand Hall has resumed.You can stop in to register Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember, you need to register for classes prior to the class start date (preferably 48 hours prior), allowing time for all payments to process before the class begins. If you have questions, please call (828) 448-3500.
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Current Class Schedule
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Week of Aug 23rd
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Phlebotomy (61526) - SECTION FULL
Phlebotomy (61526) - SECTION FULL
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August 24, 2020This 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:
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have a valid driver’s license and social security card (the names must match).
- Minimum age limit is 18
- 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:
- Online (click the button below)
- 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.
- Download and Fax the Registration-Form. Our fax number is (828) 448-6179.
Section Details
Phlebotomy (Section 61526) – August 24 – November 20, 2020
(Clinical meets October 26 – November 20, 2020 Time & Place TBA)
Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
CPR Class is September 11 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA
Our Locations
Western Piedmont Community College offers Continuing Education classes on the Main Campus (left pin on the map) and at the Foothills Higher Education Center (right pin on the map). Select a pin to get address and general contact information about each location.
WPCC Main Campus
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 438-6000
Foothills Higher Education Center
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 448-6140
Division of
Workforce &
Professional Development
Rick Furse
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-3121