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Students volunteer at North Carolina School for the DeafMorganton, NC – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) students from the Interpreter Education and Dental Assisting programs recently gave of their time at a Dental Health presentation for North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) students. NCSD students were instructed on the benefits of good oral hygiene. WPCC students volunteering included (front, l-r) Theresa Bryant, Felecia Nunez, Brittany Wright, Jessica Farris, Kaitlyn Mull, Ashley Powell; (back, l-r) Soledad Paniagua, Caitlin Hendrix, Jessica Velasco, Sheri Norman, Holli Boyles, Jeana Lor, Emily Hayworth, Dara Fox and Brittney Peidl-Murphy.

WPCC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Interpreter Education, a curriculum that prepares individuals to work as entry-level Sign Language Interpreters who will provide communication access in interview and interactive settings. In addition, this curriculum provides in-service training for working interpreters who want to upgrade their skills. To learn more about the Interpreter Education program, contact Danette Steelman-Bridges at (828) 448-6028.

WPCC also offers a Dental Assisting diploma that prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants. As a Dental Assistant II, defined by the Dental Laws of North Carolina, graduates work in dental offices and other related areas. To learn more about the Dental Assisting program, contact Tammy Glover at (828) 448-3545.

Western Piedmont Community College is situated in the picturesque rolling foothills of Morganton, North Carolina, and has served the citizens of Burke County since 1964.  Each year, more than 10,700 students pursue personal enrichment, new skills for a job or career, high school diplomas, college degrees, and transfer pathways. To apply for curriculum classes, select Apply Now or visit the Western Piedmont campus to apply in person.