Short-term Credentials

Course Offerings

• Activity Director

  An 85-hour program (60 hours classroom/online + 25 hours supervised clinical) preparing students to serve as directors of recreational activities suitable for adults in long-term care, assisted living,…

• Apprentice Line Technician

  A 420-hour, 10-week hands-on training program preparing individuals for entry-level positions as electrical line workers for private and public utility companies. Graduates gain both theoretical knowledge and practical…

• Effective Teacher Training (Substitute Teacher Training)

  A 30-hour required course for all substitute teacher applicants. Provides practical training in five critical skill areas: planning, instruction, behavior management, human relations, and professional growth.

• Electrical Contractor License Renewal

  An 8-hour course providing electrical contractors with updated information on the latest changes in the National Electric Code, NC Electric Code, and local utility company requirements.

• Fire Alarm Install/Technician Certificate

  A 96-hour hybrid course covering the proper installation of a fire alarm system and all of its components. Students will learn the proper installation of the different components,…

• Forklift Operator

  Participants successfully completing this 6-hour course are eligible for the Forklift Operator’s License. Topics include the basic design of lift trucks, stabilization of trucks, maintenance, operating techniques, and…

• Health Care Orientation

  Mandatory prerequisite session required before enrolling in any Continuing Education healthcare program at Martin Community College. Available in person or online. Must be completed before registration fees are…

• Medication Aide for Long-Term Care

  A 24-hour program that prepares Nurse Aides to administer medications via multiple routes in long-term care settings. Requires a written exam score of 90% or higher and passing…

• Notary

  A 7-hour course providing instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a notary public or those who are up for re-certification. Topics include legal, ethical, and…

• Nurse Aide I

  A 184-hour program that prepares students to provide personal care and basic nursing skills for the elderly. Successful completion makes graduates eligible to apply for the North Carolina…

• Nurse Aide I Refresher

  A 42-hour review of North Carolina’s Nurse Aide I practice requirements. Designed for students whose NC listing has expired within the past 3 years, those who previously completed…

• Nurse Aide II

  A 180-hour advanced clinical program covering sterile wound care, blood glucose testing, oxygen therapy, and tracheostomy care. Successful completion qualifies students for listing on the NC Nurse Aide…

• Nurse Aide II Competency Assessment

  A 24-hour competency assessment for students with expired Nurse Aide II credentials who meet specific work history criteria. Students not meeting all criteria must complete the full Nurse…

• Phlebotomy Technician

  A 215-hour classroom and clinical program that prepares students to safely and properly collect and handle blood specimens. Students are required to perform venipunctures on each other as…

• Solar Technician Training Certification

  A 101-hour intensive STEPS4GROWTH Clean Energy Program providing foundational training for entry-level solar technicians. Includes hands-on experience in a controlled lab and regional employer engagement, with an online…

• Vehicle Safety Inspection (NCDMV)

  An 8-hour course designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program administered by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles,…

• Welding

  A 128-hour course providing instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content covers…