Short-term Healthcare
Continuing Education
Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare with short-term training designed to build essential clinical and patient care skills. Our programs include Nurse Aide I and II, Phlebotomy, Medication Aide, and Pharmacy Technician, providing hands-on instruction and industry-focused training. Led by experienced healthcare professionals, these courses help students develop the knowledge and confidence needed for entry-level employment, career advancement, and professional certification opportunities. Whether you're entering the healthcare field or expanding your credentials, our programs can help you take the next step toward your career goals.
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,…
- 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…
- 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…