Safe Driver (4 hours)

Online

Online Defensive Driving training is available to students when pre-approved by the DA in the area the ticket was received. Please call 252-335-0821 ext. 2250.

This four-hour class is designed to increase awareness of the need for and the benefits of defensive driving. May help you get a discount on your auto insurance or lower your points. Class may meet court requirements if you get a ticket. Price includes workbook. You must be pre-registered to attend class. You’ll receive a certificate after the class is finished.

Safe Driver (8 hours)

Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (8 hours)

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional/seated

This class is designed to help you understand the connection between choices and consequences, and help you develop a plan to change your driving choices and behaviors. This course is designed for traffic violators and court referrals for drivers with excessive violations, or for drivers with poor driving habits. Price includes workbook. You must be pre-registered to attend class. You’ll receive a certificate after the class is finished.

Motorcycle Safety Foundation© (MSF): Basic Rider Course

COA – Elizabeth City

Learn in an atmosphere proven to reduce the risks of motorcycling. Most self-taught riders are unaware of the skills needed to minimize chances of accidents or injuries. You’ll be amazed with your newly-found skills and confidence. Even experienced riders have expressed appreciation for the skills they have learned.

Successful completion of this class will exempt you from the riding skills portion of the DMV Endorsement test, but you’ll still need to pass a written exam in order to earn that endorsement. Many insurance companies offer premium discounts for successful graduates of this course. Fee includes textbook.

• No prior motorcycle and or knowledge is needed
• A motorcycle endorsement or permit is not required
• This course is physically demanding
• Motorcycles, Department of Transportation approved helmets (we’ll have a limited supply of loaner helmets if you don’t have your own) and training manuals are provided
• Students must wear an approved helmet, over-the-ankle footwear, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves, and protective eyewear at all times during training

Pre-registration, at least three days prior to the beginning of the class is required. Seats are limited to 10 students per course.

Note: Students are required to bring their own face mask, helmet, gloves and drinks/snacks.

MSF: Experienced Rider Course

COA – Elizabeth City

Certification Classes

 CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement

COA – Edenton-Chowan: traditional

 CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement Class Registration Requirements

Truck Driver Training- Class A

COA – Edenton-Chowan

*The book and a valid driver’s license or photo ID are required; one must be a High School/GED graduate. Notary Public Manual for North Carolina 11th ed. 2016 is required to own, should be read before the class, and can be purchased from the COA Bookstore 252-331-5964 in Elizabeth City or NC Secretary of State website. You will be responsible for mailing the notary certificate fee to the state after successfully completing the class and test. If you have an unexpired commission and need to renew, please go online to the NC Secretary of State website. Students must provide a current state or federal picture identification for admission to the class. The ID must be a valid (not expired) ID with a picture of the face and either signature or physical descriptors or both. Temporary licenses will not be accepted.
**Students must possess their own personal copy of the Notary Public Manual.

North Carolina General Statutes (NCGS)

NCGS 10B-5(b) provided the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public in North Carolina:

1. Be at least 18 years of age;
2. Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State;
3. Reside legally in the United States;
4. Speak, read and write the English language;
5. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
6. Pass the course of instruction described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar;
7. Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public;
8. Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact; and
9. No criminal record.

If you have questions about eligibility for being commissioned as a Notary in North Carolina, call the Secretary of State of Notary Public Section at 919-814-5400 before you register to have your questions answered.

Syn number	Date	Day	Time	Fee	Instructor	Room
65719	6/10/2023	Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.	$70	Gatling	FC 121A
65893	6/24/2023	Saturday	8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	$70	J. Avens	FC 121A
65720	7/8/2023	Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.	$70	Gatling	FC 121A
65894	8/5/2023	Saturday	8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	$70	J. Avens	FC 121A
65721	8/12/2023	Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.	$70	Gatling	FC 121A

E-Notary

COA – Elizabeth City

This course is designed for instructional areas related to individuals who want to become commissioned as an electronic notary. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act set forth in the General Statute 10B Article 2. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make an application with the NC Secretary of State office. Individuals must have a current notary commission to participate in E-notary training.

NC Community Health Worker

COA – Elizabeth City: hybrid

This course is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (health departments, hospitals, federally qualified health centers, clinics, faith-based organizations, etc.). Instruction is designed to cover the nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW which include communication, capacity building, service coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach and personal/professional skills. The knowledge base competencies will cover health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients including but not limited to chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and cancer. Some of the social issues covered will include safety, emergency preparedness, social isolation and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Students will also learn about the changing health care landscape in North Carolina and how to work with their clients in connecting them to resources through NCCARES 360 and others. Upon completion of this training students will be eligible for listing as a NC Certified Community Health Worker. Course facilitators must complete a train-the-trainer course prior to providing certification instruction.

EKG/Cardiovascular Technician/Monitor

COA – Currituck

This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and 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. No clinical. Book required.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED and reading placement test or college-level English with a grade of “C” or better.

Mental Health First Aid

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

Credential: Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council for Behavioral Health

This 8-hour course in Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Medication Aide

This course will cover topics on medication administration for long-term care. It’s designed to meet the training requirements to become a Medication Aide. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to take the state competency exam. The Medication Aide Manual can be purchased at the COA – Elizabeth City bookstore.

Prerequisites

1. You must have a high school diploma or GED and you must be CNA certified to take the state exam
2. Testing/Reading requirements: High school diploma/GED or Reading placement test score or college-level English with a 10th-grade reading level, or CASAS score of “244 to 248” (maximum of two tests, at least seven days apart, within 90 days, then recommend remediation prior to testing again for a third try)

Pharmacy Technician

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to work as a technician in a drug store or other pharmacy. Topics include drug classification, drug distribution, anatomy and physiology as they relate to disease with an emphasis on drug therapy, laws and regulations basic to pharmacy practice. Manuals can be purchased at the Follett Bookstore at COA – Elizabeth City.

You must meet one of the following requirements:

• North Carolina Diagnostic and Placement (NCDAP) test: a score of “7” or higher in all sections of DMA 010, DMA 020 and DMA 030
• Passing grade in the courses DMA 010, 020 and 030
• Passing grade in college-level math class
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) test: a score of “4” on the applied math section
• CASAS score of “241” or higher

Introduction to Phlebotomy for Healthcare Workers

This course will provide theory and lab experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. The class is focused on skill-building for people already working in healthcare. CNAs, Medical assistants, nurses, or EMTs are eligible. Students who are currently enrolled in or have completed Nurse Aide I training within the last two years are also eligible, even if they have not tested for registry listing yet. Upon completion, you should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various healthcare settings. This course is class and lab only and does not grant phlebotomy certification. Book is required. No clinical.

Prerequisites

1. You must be a certified healthcare worker (CNA, LPN, RN, EMT, etc.) or currently enrolled in one of these programs
2. Testing/Reading requirements: High school diploma/GED or Reading placement test score or college-level English with a 10th-grade reading level, or CASAS score of “244 to 248” (maximum of two tests, at least seven days apart, within 90 days, then recommend remediation prior to testing again for a third try)

Choose either the Elizabeth City lab days or the Edenton-Chowan lab days

COA – Currituck: hybrid

Phlebotomy Experience

This 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.

COA – Elizabeth City

Healthcare Billing and Coding

COA – Elizabeth City: hybrid

This course will prepare you for entry-level healthcare coding and billing positions. Course topics can include but are not limited to the roles and responsibilities of this position, managed healthcare, and the life cycle of an insurance claim. Legal and regulatory considerations, coding regulations, reimbursement issues, and claim instructions, medical terminology, filing commercial claims, insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and Workers’ Compensation will also be covered. Upon completion, students should be able to use Microsoft Windows and the internet to effectively retrieve billing-related information and updates. This class is a hybrid class. We’ll meet on Tuesdays and will also have assignments online.

Prerequisites: You must score the minimum requirements on the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) test. The $30 CRC fee may be waived if you’ve earned a minimum of an associate degree.

Nurse Aide I

This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on the aging process includes 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. You must be able to pass a background check. 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 NC Division of Facility Services. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per class.

Prerequisites

1. You must have a high school diploma/GED or successfully complete a reading placement test score or college-level English with a 10th-grade reading level, or CASAS score of “244 to 248” (maximum of two tests, at least seven days apart, within 90 days, then recommend remediation prior to testing again for a third try).
2. You must also attend the Nurse Aide mandatory orientation.

Clinicals

1.  A calendar will be provided for clinical days and times.
2. Clinicals will be held off campus and are 8-hour days.

Note: This class is partially online so you must have access to a computer and the Internet.

COA – Elizabeth City: blended

COA – Currituck: blended

COA – Edenton-Chowan: traditional

Nurse Aide II

COA – Elizabeth City: blended

The Nurse Aide II course prepares graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents. A skill evaluation is required for documenting student competency. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. In all employment settings, the listed Nurse Aide II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel. Book required.

Prerequisites: You must have a Nurse Aide I Certification and attend the mandatory Nurse Aide orientation.

Clinicals

1.  A calendar will be provided for clinical days and times.
2. Clinicals will be held off campus and are 8-hour days.

Nurse Aide Refresher

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

Prerequisites: You must meet one or more of the following requirements:

• Nurse Aides with an expired North Carolina Nurse Aide I listing within the last 5 years – with no substantiated finding; OR
• A successful completion of a North Carolina Nurse Aide I Program from an accredited institution within the last 3 years; OR
• Within 5 years with relevant work experience per program directors discretion; OR
• A current Nurse Aide I listing from another state with no substantiated findings; OR
• An expired out-of-state listing with no substantiated findings from an accredited institution; OR
• A successful completion of a Nurse Aide I Program from another state from an accredited institution within the last 2 years.
• Completion of an RN or above training.

Intro to 3D Printing

COA – Currituck

This class will cover 3D printing and practices used for getting started with additive manufacturing. Topics are intended for hobby users but will cover processes used across different industries. Types of materials, machine set up and user process will be covered for this introduction.

Intro to Auto Desk Auto CAD 2022

COA – Currituck: hybrid

Students will learn how to use AutoCAD drafting and design program. Learn to draw and detail blueprints for homes, mechanical parts, and land survey items.

OSHA 10 General Industry (10 hours)

COA – Edenton-Chowan: traditional

This class helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and rights. This class is for entry-level workers or anyone seeking an OSHA 10 General Industry card. Participants must attend the full class and meet the requirement to receive card.

Local Government Finance

COA – Elizabeth City: hybrid

The Local Government Finance course is intended to meet the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer standards for the core duties of finance operations in local government units. Topics include overview of local government finance and accounting, GS 159, the role of finance officer, pre-audit and budget processes.

Class meets face-to-face every other Tuesday in FC 128 and online during the alternating weeks.

Effective Teacher Training

COA – Elizabeth City: hybrid

Recommended training for substitute teachers, teacher assistants and prospective new teachers.

Manicuring

COA – Elizabeth City: hybrid

The Manicuring/Nail Technology course provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles and hands-on fundamentals associated with the nail technology industry. The course provides a simulated salon environment which enables you to develop manipulative skills. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional nail technology, business/computer principles, product knowledge and other related topics. Supply list included once registered. Limited to 10 students.

Requirements

Manicuring students must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Attend orientation
• Bring their Social Security card to the first day of class
• Bring a state-issued identification or Driver’s License to the first day of class

Mandatory Orientation: 4/18/23 11 a.m. FC-121A

Introduction to Residential Plumbing

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

Topics will include installation and maintenance of piping, fittings, valves along with tool safety, and standard practices in the plumbing industry. Upon completion students should have basic knowledge of installing and maintaining basic residential plumbing components and fixtures. This class will consist of classroom work as well as work in the plumbing lab.

Basic Welding I

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

Starting with safety guidelines, the course content will be specific to SMAW (stick) with an introduction to GMAW (MIG) and FCAW (flux-core) welding. Students will participate in question-answer sessions and hands-on to gain basic knowledge in the setup and operation of various power sources that operate these processes. Upon completion, students will have the basic knowledge of various industry standards. A textbook will be provided.

Personal items required for the Welding program include a welding helmet (auto-darkening is a plus), safety glasses, earplugs, tip cleaners, welding jacket with leather sleeves, steel-toed leather boots (with high sides) and welding gloves.

Advanced Welding II (30 hours)

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

Students must have completed Basic Welding I or have permission from Jeff Spear to enroll. For more information, contact Mr. Spear at 252-335-0821 ext. 2335 or [email protected].

Students will advance more into SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW (flux-core) with an introduction into GTAW (tig) welding. Students will participate in question-answer sessions and hands-on to gain basic knowledge in the setup and operation of various power sources that operate these processes. Upon completion, students will have the basic knowledge of various industry standards. A textbook will be provided.

Personal items required for the Welding program include a welding helmet (auto-darkening is a plus), safety glasses, earplugs, tip cleaners, welding jacket with leather sleeves, steel-toed leather boots (with high sides) and welding gloves.

Introduction to Soldering Fundamentals (18 hours)

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

This course provides an introduction to soldering fundamentals. Participants will receive classroom and hands-on instruction. Topics covered will include basic wiring, heat management and component identification.

HRD Employability/Job Skills

*Finding the Best Job for YOU! (series) *fee waiver

Career Exploration (2 hours)
Interpersonal Communication (2 hours)
Technical Skills  (4 Hours)
Resume Building   (4 Hours)

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

Introduction to Basic Computers

COA – Elizabeth City: traditional

You’ll learn basic computer skills necessary in the workplace or at home. The course consists of an introduction to basic computer skills and terminology and word processing using Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel, how to send attachments, surf the World Wide Web, search, and emails. You’ll learn how to use basic computer tools to complete simple cut and paste tasks using the mouse and keyboard.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel™

COA – Elizabeth City

This class will cover the basics of Excel: Creating a new spreadsheet, basic computations, basic formatting, and column and row manipulations. Basic computer skills are required. You will need to have access to a computer with Excel on it at home to practice.

Beyond Excel Basics

COA – Elizabeth City

Now let’s go beyond the basics of creating a spreadsheet. This class will take you a little further in the Excel world. How can I use formulas and use data to create graphs? Prior Excel experience is required.

Pivot Your Way Through Excel

COA – Elizabeth City

This class will cover how to create pivot tables. Pivot tables allow us to analyze such data and produce reports that meet our business reporting requirements. Prior Excel experience is required.

Global Confidential I

COA – Edenton-Chowan: traditional

For this cycle we return to the savory and explore international flavors in Global Confidential I. We’ll focus on the spice sets, techniques, and flavors of Morocco, Spain, Portugal, and the West Indies.

Watercolors – Intermediate & Beyond

COA – Elizabeth City

Let’s Get Started and Have Fun with Watercolor is a course for the intermediate and beyond students. This course provides an introduction, as well as a review of, the basics in painting with watercolor. It focuses on materials and techniques as a foundation to create luminous watercolor paintings. Emphasis will be placed on helping each participant to further develop a creative and individual style of painting.

Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting

COA – Elizabeth City

This course is a painting survey course where participants will have the opportunity to explore several mediums in the creative and painting process, including painting, collage and mono-print. This course will also focus on acrylic techniques. You’ll have the flexibility in the subjects they depict. A supply list will be given on the first day of class.

Mini Acrylic Painting Workshop

COA – Elizabeth City

Wool Felting

In this two-hour class, students will be taught to needle felt onto a three-dimensional object. All tools and materials needed will be provided. This is a beginner-level class and no prior experience is needed.

Wheel Throwing

COA – Elizabeth City

This class is for beginners and intermediate students. You’ll learn basic information on the use of the potter’s wheel. Instruction and demonstrations will be given for preparing the clay (wedging) and basic throwing techniques such as centering and pulling a nine-inch cylinder. Then the class advances to throwing functional pieces of pottery: cups, mugs and bowls. We’ll discuss glazes, surface design and decoration that can be used on finished work. You’ll need to bring an apron and wear appropriate clothing. Registration includes supplies. Class limited to six students.

Introduction to Beekeeping (15 hours)

COA – Edenton-Chowan

Beekeeping is a complex but rewarding undertaking. This 15-hour class will give students a basic understanding of what is required to become a successful beekeeper. Students will learn from Master Beekeepers how to prepare to keep bees, how to install bees in a hive and how to care for bees through the first year. Participants will become members of NC State Beekeepers Association and Beekeepers of Chowan County and have access to mentors, continuing education at monthly meetings, field day opportunities and more. This course is presented in cooperation with the Beekeepers of Chowan County. The suggested textbook (purchase on your own) is The Beekeepers Handbook Fifth Edition by Diana Sammataro & Aphonse Avitabile.
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