About
Nash Community College provides a Medication Aide certification program that prepares students for successful careers in healthcare. The program focuses on training individuals to administer medication under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. Students receive comprehensive training in medication administration procedures, dosage calculations, medication accuracy, and patient safety. The program also covers important topics such as communication skills, infection control, and patient rights. Students gain practical experience through hands-on training in a simulated healthcare setting. The program is taught by experienced healthcare professionals who bring real-world knowledge to the classroom. Graduates are eligible to take the state certification exam and can pursue employment in various healthcare settings. The program aims to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and equips students to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Organization
Nash Community College
Nash Community College
Located in Rocky Mount, NC, Nash Community College is a higher education institution offering over 80 diverse academic programs, including two-year technical and transfer degrees. It fosters a comprehensive educational environment with approximately 336 employees dedicated to student success and professional growth, characterized by a unique supportive culture known as 'Blue Love.'
Highlights:
- Offers over 80 diverse academic programs with a supportive culture focused on student success, known as 'Blue Love'
- Mission to provide an educational environment that meets students where they are and prepares them for successful and rewarding careers in a global and diverse society
- Vision to be the go-to institution for education in Nash County, fostering lifelong learning opportunities and supporting student success through a culture of inclusivity and innovation
- Phlebotomy program delivered in a hybrid format, combining on-campus classes with off-site clinical practicum experience
- Phlebotomy program prerequisites include completed English 111 and Math DMA 050, or a 2- or 4-year degree within the last 5 years, or minimum scores on TABE placement tests
- Phlebotomy program is a one-semester certificate designed to prepare students for careers in phlebotomy, with an asynchronous online certification course available
- Distinguished by its unique 'Blue Love' culture emphasizing understanding students' backgrounds and supporting their success
- Engages in innovative community engagement, such as a youth graffiti art camp advocating for firefighter mental health