Course Title Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Seats taken/open Price
MTH-3021-Y1Massage TherapyYancey County Campus11/19/202410/23/2025P. Thompson6/6$521.26This course is designed to prepare students for both state and national massage therapy licensing exams through classwork and practical, hands-on training. Students will obtain a foundation for practice as an entry-level professional massage therapist. Topics will include: education, anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, communication, client evaluation, technique, pain relief, stress management, professional standards and practice management.
NAS-3240-A1Nurse AideAvery County Campus01/14/202504/08/2025A. Morgan0/10$242.43This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient's rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
CSP-4000-A1High Country BirdingAvery County Campus04/14/202504/15/20250/12$75.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
AUT-3200-A1Small EngineAvery County Campus01/13/202503/27/2025R. Huskins5/3$201.20This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on knowledge of engine rebuilding techniques to manufacturer's specifications. The student will learn how to completely disassemble engines and check for manufacturer's specifications and reassemble. Emphasis will be placed on the proper use of special tools and testing equipment. Upon completion students will be able to explain operating principles of engines, name major parts of engines, work safely in the shop, explain how force work and torque are related to horsepower, define horsepower, list and explain combustion chamber designs, properly run rack, time injectors, adjust values, and adjust governors.
WLD-3106-A1WeldingAvery County Campus01/27/202504/08/2025W. Richardson0/10$181.20This course provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on the blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content will be specific to a particular welding process such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG). Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications.
OST-3100-A1Crash Course in ExcelAvery County Campus03/10/202503/13/2025T. Ollis0/10$70.00This course provides an overview of business productivity applications. Topics may include wordprocessing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing professional business documents.
FLI-3717-A1Beginning SpanishAvery County Campus03/17/202505/07/2025S. Houshmandi0/15$70.00This course provides an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for language acquisition. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and communicate simple Spanish phrases.
CSP-4000-A10Cake Decorating 101Avery County Campus03/04/202503/27/20250/8$140.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
PHO-3001-A1Intermediate PhotographyBanner Elk School04/07/202505/19/2025T. Bush1/7$70.00This course is designed to provide instruction on the principles and application of digital photography. Course topics include camera operation and image production, composition, flash usage, and use of exposure meters and filters. Upon completion, students will be able to use the camera for photographing various lighting situations and then download and manipulate digital photos using imaging software.
PHO-3001-A2PhotographyBanner Elk School01/27/202503/10/2025T. Bush0/8$70.00This course is designed to provide instruction on the principles and application of digital photography. Course topics include camera operation and image production, composition, flash usage, and use of exposure meters and filters. Upon completion, students will be able to use the camera for photographing various lighting situations and then download and manipulate digital photos using imaging software.
CSP-4000-A11Nuturing Mind and BodyBanner Elk School06/16/202507/28/2025T. Bush0/8$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
LEX-3874-A1NotaryAvery County Campus02/04/202502/04/2025G. Reeves1/19$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
LEX-3874-A2NotaryAvery County Campus05/27/202505/27/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
LEX-3874-A4NotaryAvery County Campus11/19/202511/19/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
LEX-3874-A3NotaryAvery County Campus08/20/202508/20/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
NAS-3240-Y1Nurse Aide Level IYancey County Campus01/06/202505/05/2025W. Holmes4/6$242.43This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient's rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
LEX-3874-Y1Notary Public EducationYancey County Campus01/06/202501/06/2025M. Manning1/19$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
CSP-4000-Y1Beginners Fly-TyingYancey County Campus01/13/202501/13/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
OSC-3030-Y1Certified Coding AssociaYancey County Campus01/14/202506/19/2025M. Thomas7/9$824.77This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claim instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers' Compensation. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates.
CSP-4000-Y2Audio ProductionYancey County Campus01/21/202502/15/20250/10$175.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y3Video ProductionYancey County Campus01/22/202502/15/20250/10$175.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y4Audio-Visual Tech Engineer-IntYancey County Campus01/23/202503/15/20250/10$275.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
EDU-3119-Y1Intro to Early Childhood EducaMain Campus01/28/202504/17/20250/20$358.80This course introduces the foundations of culturally responsive, equitable and inclusive early childhood education, planning intentional developmentally appropriate experiences, learning activities, and teaching strategies for indoor and outdoor environments for all young children, guidance techniques, and professionalism. Topics include theoretical foundations, national early learning standards, NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development, state regulations, program types, career options, professionalism, ethical conduct, quality inclusive environments, guidance techniques, and curriculum responsive to the needs of each child/family. Upon completion, students should be able to implement developmentally appropriate environments, guidance techniques, schedules, and teaching strategies across developmental domains to support culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families in inclusive settings, and design a personal career/professional development plan.
MFG-3111-Y2Certified Production Tech ZoomMain Campus02/03/202505/07/2025A. Ebernickel0/20$692.00This course covers the basic and technical skills needed to prepare student for advanced, high-performance manufacturing environment. Course topics may include safety, quality practices & measurement; manufacturing processes & production; maintenance awareness and green production.
PSF-3100-Y1Sports Medicine Technology CtpYancey County Campus02/04/202510/14/2025J. Sproles1/19$418.25This course is designed to introduce skill standards applicable to health and fitness professionals who perform individualized assessments and design safe, effective individualized exercise and conditioning programs. Core topics include concepts and structures of anatomy, principles of human movement science, exercise technique and training instruction, nutrition, program design, and professional development, practice and responsibility. Individuals enrolled in the course must hold a current emergency cardiac care (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification. Upon completion students will have the knowledge-base to sit for a national certification.
MFG-3111-Y3Manufacturing Fundamental ZoomMain Campus02/04/202505/22/2025A. Ebernickel0/20$180.00This course covers the basic and technical skills needed to prepare student for advanced, high-performance manufacturing environment. Course topics may include safety, quality practices & measurement; manufacturing processes & production; maintenance awareness and green production.
PRC-3104-Y1Tomahawk Forging/Bushcraft KniYancey County Campus02/04/202503/06/2025L. King0/6$186.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
CSP-4000-Y5Herbal Boost: Engergize/FocusYancey County Campus02/04/202502/04/2025T. Dickson0/10$60.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSC-3110-Y1Intro to Artificial IntelligenYancey County Campus02/05/202502/19/2025J. Bare0/12$70.00This course is designed to introduce students to aspects of developing a computer program including the analysis, pseudo code, and flow chart of a desired problem in any appropriate language, correct and execute programs, apply effective programming techniques to prepare business reports, and create and maintain data files.
CSP-4000-Y6Use Stock Charts F/Trading/InvYancey County Campus02/10/202502/10/20250/12$30.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y7Beginners Fly-TyingYancey County Campus02/10/202502/10/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y8How to Play Piano by Ear ZoomMain Campus02/15/202502/15/2025IKI0/25$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
DIA-3100-Y1Dialysis Technology ZoomMain Campus02/17/202505/14/2025J. Youngblood0/20$261.38This course is designed to prepare individuals with the theoretical, technical, and clinical skills needed to maintain equipment and provide patient care to those being treated for chronic renal diseases. Class format includes lecture, lab, and clinical activities. Successful completion of this course will prepare the individual for employment as a dialysis technician in hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and clinics. After one year of work experience, individuals may be eligible to sit for national certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician.
ICV-3111-Y1Ekg TechnicanYancey County Campus02/18/202505/15/2025T. Cook1/19$283.20This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) Technician/Monitor. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, running, and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 and five lead monitors and to understand the basics of capnography as it relates to heart function. Course may include a clinical component.
CSP-4000-Y10Chainmaille EarringsYancey County Campus02/18/202502/18/2025C. McKinney0/10$80.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
LEX-3874-Y2Notary Public EducationYancey County Campus03/06/202503/06/2025M. Manning0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
CSP-4000-Y11Beginners Fly-FishingYancey County Campus03/10/202503/10/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
PRC-3104-Y2Blacksmithing: Sharpen SkillsYancey County Campus03/11/202503/11/2025L. King0/6$176.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
CSP-4000-Y12Beginnger Fly-Fishing W/FishinYancey County Campus03/22/202503/22/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$160.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y13Beginners Fly-TyingYancey County Campus03/24/202503/24/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSC-3110-Y2Intro to Artificial IntelligenYancey County Campus04/08/202504/22/2025J. Bare0/20$70.00This course is designed to introduce students to aspects of developing a computer program including the analysis, pseudo code, and flow chart of a desired problem in any appropriate language, correct and execute programs, apply effective programming techniques to prepare business reports, and create and maintain data files.
CSP-4000-Y14Art/Science of Tea BlendingYancey County Campus04/08/202504/17/2025T. Dickson0/20$80.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y15Beginners Fly-TyingYancey County Campus04/09/202504/09/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y16Beginners Fly-FishingYancey County Campus04/14/202504/14/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
PRC-3104-Y3Forging Basic Blacksmith ToolsYancey County Campus04/15/202505/15/2025L. King0/6$186.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
CSP-4000-Y17Beginners Fly-Fishing W/FishinYancey County Campus04/19/202504/19/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$160.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y18Instant Piano F/Hopelessly BusMain Campus04/21/202504/21/2025IKI1/24$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y19Gelli Plate Printing W/BotanicYancey County Campus04/22/202504/24/2025C. McKinney0/10$150.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y20Instant Guitar F/Hopelessly BuMain Campus04/22/202504/22/2025IKI0/25$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y21Beginners Fly-TyingYancey County Campus04/23/202504/23/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$55.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
LEX-3874-Y3Notary Public EducationYancey County Campus05/01/202505/01/2025M. Manning0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
CSP-4000-Y22Crafing Nature: Moisturizers/SYancey County Campus05/06/202505/06/2025T. Dickson0/20$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y23Eco Printing: Steam MethodYancey County Campus05/08/202505/08/2025C. McKinney0/10$150.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
PRC-3104-Y4Blacksmith MakerspaceYancey County Campus05/10/202505/10/2025L. King0/6$101.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
CSP-4000-Y24Forage & Thrive: Discover WildYancey County Campus05/10/202505/10/2025T. Dickson0/20$100.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y25Beginners Fly-Fishing W/FishinYancey County Campus05/10/202505/10/2025CURTIS WRIGHT OUTFITTERS0/20$160.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y26How to Play Piano by EarMain Campus05/10/202505/10/2025IKI0/25$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
PRC-3104-A1Tomahawk ForgingAvery County Campus01/20/202502/19/2025L. King0/10$186.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
PRC-3104-A2Sharpen Your SkillsAvery County Campus04/07/202505/07/2025L. King0/10$176.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
CSP-4000-A12Blacksmith: MakerspaceAvery County Campus05/24/202505/24/2025L. King0/10$131.20Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
ELC-3016-M1Electrical Con. Lic. RenewalMain Campus03/01/202503/01/2025R. McDonald0/20$70.00This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Electrical Contractor's Licensing examination for the state of North Carolina.
DMV-3129-M1Auto Safety InspectionMain Campus03/08/202503/08/2025J. Jones1/19$70.00This course is designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Upon completion, a student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety and OBD emissions inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly; and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam.
AGR-3001-M1Basic BeekeepingMain Campus02/06/202503/27/2025R. Harty1/19$70.00This course is designed for instructional areas related to the aspects of sustainable agriculture: 1)animal production, 2) crop production, 3) pest management, and 4) soil management.
CSP-4000-M1Advanced BeekeepingMain Campus04/03/202504/03/2025R. Harty0/20$30.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-M2Beekeeping-Queen RearingMain Campus04/10/202504/10/2025R. Harty0/20$20.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-M3Using Stock Charts for Tr/Inv.Main Campus02/11/202502/11/20250/20$30.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
GSM-3010-M1Basic GunsmithingMain Campus03/04/202504/10/2025M. McKinney0/20$70.00This course is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making barrel work, repair work and custom work.
SGR-3100-M1Intro. to Laser CuttingMain Campus04/07/202504/28/2025A. Parker0/20$70.00This course is designed to offer an in-depth exploration of fundamental concepts in 2D and 3D computer graphics. Topics may include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia.
WLD-3106-M1Welding: Repairs for Home/FarmMain Campus01/23/202502/27/2025P. Dover0/25$70.00This course provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on the blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content will be specific to a particular welding process such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG). Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications.
ELC-3014-M1Intro. to Electrical WiringMain Campus03/08/202504/12/2025R. McDonald0/20$125.00This course prepares individuals for an entry level general maintenance position responsible for basic troubleshooting of electrically powered equipment. Topics include static electricity, Ohm's law, DC circuits, magnetism, alternating and direct currents, indicators, transformers, capacitors, and electronic components. Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of electrical circuits and electronic logic.
DEN-3300-M1Dental AssistingMain Campus04/01/202509/11/2025A. Crenshaw0/20$518.03This course is designed to teach students the necessary skills to become a Dental Assistant I in the State of N.C. Coursework includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam through the Dental Assisting National Board once all requirements are met, including 3000 hours of chairside assisting.
SAF-3011-M1Mental Health First AidMain Campus01/15/202501/15/2025M. Silver0/20$70.00This course is designed to develop competencies in identifying, understanding, and responding to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder. Upon successful completion, students will possess the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to an individual who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care resources.
SAF-3011-M2Mental Health First AidMain Campus01/28/202501/28/2025M. Silver0/20$70.00This course is designed to develop competencies in identifying, understanding, and responding to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder. Upon successful completion, students will possess the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to an individual who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care resources.
CSP-4000-M4Frill Free YogaMain Campus02/05/202504/02/2025S. Sherman0/20$60.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
OSC-3030-A1Medical CodingAvery County Campus02/04/202506/13/2025H. Bonaminio0/10$833.80This course prepares an individual for entry level healthcare billing and coding positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed health care, life cycle of an insurance claim, legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, claim instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Workers' Compensation. Upon completion, students should also be able to utilize MS Windows and the Internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates.
PRC-3104-Y1Tomahawk Forging/Bushcraft KniYancey County Campus05/20/202506/19/2025L. King0/6$186.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
PBT-3022-Y1Phlebotomy ExperienceYancey County Campus01/27/202507/02/2025S. Shephard2/8$199.20This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Course may include a clinical component

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