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SODEXO EMPLOYEE AND RANDOLPH HEALTH TEAM MEMBER RECOGNIZED FOR FIGHTING HUNGER
The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation announced its 2022 Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholars and Heroes of Everyday Life. Five students and five Sodexo employees received a $5,000 grant to continue their work to fight food insecurity within their communities.
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Pat Whitley has been a valued part of Randolph Health for over 15 years and proudly accepted the $5,000 grant to support her efforts to fight hunger. Pat and her husband, Mike, started by serving grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup off a flatbed trailer to hungry and homeless people.
Since that initial foray into providing meals for the homeless, they have expanded and now they feed hundreds out of their mobile kitchen all through the generosity of private donors and corporate grants.
Mike and Pat actually have a reason for reaching out to the homeless and less fortunate that is a little closer to home than most. A family member grew up in public housing and, because her mother was addicted to drugs, had to care for her younger siblings.
As Pat and Mike look to the future and retirement they are looking to do more. “Once we’re able to retire, then we can expand the meals to weekdays,” Pat said. “The more volunteers we’re able to get, then the more we’ll be able to do.”
Pat’s initiatives to feed the hungry directly aligns with the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. The Foundation’s vision is that all children deserve access to sufficient healthy food every day so they can learn, play, and thrive. The Foundation mobilizes experts, innovators, volunteers, and donors to feed children in the U.S. today and advocate for policies that ensure no child is hungry again tomorrow. This includes Sodexo employees, who support Stop Hunger year-round by donating their time, resources, and expertise, holding fundraisers and encouraging others to get involved. Since the foundation’s launch in 1999 more than $34.5 million have been granted to alleviate child hunger.
“We are so proud that Pat’s work to feed the hungry in our community has been recognized,” said Tim Ford, CEO. “At Randolph Health we are very blessed to have so many dedicated team members that not only provide high-quality care within our facility, but take their compassion and give back to our community through numerous charities and organizations.”
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BEEF UP YOUR RESUME WITH THESE RCC COURSES
Need to learn how to tune-up your tiller or repair car body damage? Looking to re-up your auto dealer license or add forklift operator to your resumé? You can do all that and more this fall at Randolph Community College.
“Small Engine Mechanics” introduces the parts and operation of small gasoline engines such as those used on weed eaters, blowers, mowers, small tractors, and garden tillers. Students will learn the basics of carburetions, ignition, tune-up, minor repair, and troubleshooting. The class (#79432) meets from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 9 through Dec. 15, in room 102 of the Building Trades Center on the Asheboro Campus. The registration fee is $180.55.
“Auto Body Repair Basics” is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the auto body repair field. Students will be taught how to identify and describe the current types of body/frame construction; evaluate vehicle damage through proper application of measuring and gauging equipment and sequencing techniques; and return vehicle to pre-accident condition. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to perform hands-on repairs in the areas of nonstructural repairs, MIG welding, plastics and adhesives, refinishing, and other related areas.
This course (#79383) meets from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays, Aug. 22 through Dec. 13, in the Richard Petty Education Center on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $180.55.
“Auto Safety & OBD” courses are offered monthly throughout the semester with the first class slated for Aug. 15 (#79079). This course prepares auto technicians and service personnel as safety inspectors for motor vehicles and includes rules, regulations, and methods of inspection. Additional courses are scheduled for September, October, November, and December. The classes are held from 6-10 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Richard Petty Education Center (RPEC) on the Asheboro Campus. Registration fee is $70.
The “NC OBD II Recertification” course satisfies the four-hour emissions refresher course requirement for OBD inspectors. It is offered Aug. 17-18 (#79087), Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 6-10 p.m. in the RPEC. Additional courses are scheduled for September, October, November, and December. Registration fee is $70.
Prospective auto dealers can take the “DMV: Dealer Pre-License” course, which provides the 12 hours of authorized prelicensing training required in North Carolina. Topics include dealer license plates, vehicle inspections, titling and registration, frequently used forms, and dealer disclosures. The course (#79433) is from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 16-17, in room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center (CEIC) on the Asheboro Campus. Registration for this course is $195.
RCC’s “Motor Vehicle Dealer Renewal” course is designed to meet the continuing education training requirements for Used Vehicle Dealer’s license renewal in North Carolina. The class (#79425) is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in room 223 of the CIEC. Registration is $135.
RCC also offers a Saturday course on forklift operation in September. “Forklift Operator Training” (#78665) is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, in room 223 of the CEIC. There also is a class slated for Saturday, Dec. 10 (#78666), from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in room 223 of the CEIC.
This course provides instruction on the operation and maintenance of a Powered Industrial Truck (forklift). It is OSHA compliant and taught by a State of North Carolina certified instructor. It is a comprehensive, hands-on program that covers all aspects of lift truck training. A certificate of completion will be provided to all students who successfully complete the course. Students should wear sturdy closed toe and heel shoes (no Crocs or flipflops) and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions as the hands-on portion will be outside.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in this class. The cost of the course is $70.55. An additional section is slated for Dec. 10 (#78666).
For more information or to register for any of these classes, visit https://www.randolph.edu/academics/ workforce-development/automotive-and-transportation/ index.aspx or call 336-633-0268. For a full list of upcoming fall Workforce Development and Continuing Education classes, visit https://www.randolph.edu/ academics/workforce-development/upcoming-courses. aspx.
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE? RCC HAS YOU COVERED
Have you always wanted to work in healthcare, but weren’t sure where to start? Randolph Community College has plenty of opportunities this fall that are sure to give your career a jumpstart.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. You can be a part of the solution by taking RCC’s 132-hour “Electrocardiograph Essentials” hybrid class. It is designed and approved to prepare students to become certified EKG Technicians through the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians Inc. (ASPT).
The course covers 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 and running and mounting strips as well as reading and interpreting cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 lead monitors as it relates to heart function.
The class (#79385) is Aug. 22-Nov. 11 online with two on-site clinical days, Nov. 4 and 11 from 9-11 a.m. at the Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr. Allied Health Center. The cost is $180.55 plus the required textbook, “ECG Essentials of Electrocardiography,” which can be purchased through the RCC Campus Store by calling 336-633-0236. Students are asked to prepay two weeks in advance of the start of class. The cost does not include the cost of the EKG Certification Exam, which will be administered during the on-site clinical portion and costs $60 plus a membership fee of $30. The cost of the exam must be paid prior to the exam date.
If you’re detail-oriented and organized, a career as a certified medical coder might be up your alley. Medical coders play a key role in reviewing and analyzing medical billing and coding for processing.
In two online classes, students learn medical terminology and anatomy as well as how to use the CPT manual and the ICD-10-CM to work as a coder in the healthcare field (doctors’ offices, clinics, public health facilities, hospitals, etc.). These classes help prepare students for the American Academy of Professional Coders CPC (Certified Professional Coder) National exam. The CPC is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings.
The first course (#79386), “Medical Terminology & Anatomy,” is Mondays, Aug. 22-Nov. 11. A high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required. The cost is $181, plus approximately $75 for textbooks. The registration deadline is Aug. 1.
The second course (#79387), “Medical Coding,” is Mondays, Aug. 22-Nov. 11. The cost is $180, plus approximately $640 for textbooks. The prerequisites for this course include a high school diploma or equivalency and successful completion of the first course, “Medical Terminology & Anatomy.” The registration deadline is Aug. 1. The “Medical Coding” class will also be offered in the spring to accommodate students taking the class in the Fall 2022/Spring 2023 sequence.
If you are both detail-oriented and a “people person,” you are the perfect candidate for being a medication aide. Medication aides perform a variety of patient care duties, including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages.
RCC’s online “Medication Aide” class is designed to prepare non-licensed personnel with the skills required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing to practice as a Medication Aide in long-term care/skilled nursing facilities within the state of North Carolina. Topics include oral, topical, and instillation medication routes; medical asepsis; hand hygiene; terminology; and legal implications. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the NCBON/NNAAP (North Carolina Board of Nursing/National Nurse Assistant Assessment Program) Medication Aide Exam to become listed in the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Medication Aide Registry. Students must: • Have high school diploma or high school equivalency, • Be 18 years of age, • Have a current listing with the Division of Health Service
Regulation as a Nurse Aide I with no substantial findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property, • Have proof of completion of a minimum 75-hour, stateapproved Nurse Aide I course, • Have a Social Security card (name must match a government-issued photo ID),
• Have a government-issued photo ID (name must match
Social Security card).
RCC is offering four sections of this class, each with its own registration deadline — Sept. 12-28 (#79367, Sept. 2 deadline), Oct. 5-24 (#79368, Sept. 28 deadline), Oct. 31-Nov. 16 (#79369, Oct. 24 deadline), or Nov. 28-Dec. 14 (#79370, Nov. 21 deadline). All online sections are Mondays from 6-10 p.m. The cost is $70 plus $25 for a textbook.
For information or to register for any of the above courses, call 336-328-1750 or visit https://www.randolph. edu/academics/workforce-development/healthcare/ index.aspx.
The online “Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Review” prepares students for the pharmacy technician certification exam. It focuses largely on pharmacy mathematics which constitutes a large portion of the exam and is generally considered the most difficult portion of the exam. In addition, the text focuses on the primary content areas covered in the exam. The review includes a mock certification exam for students to monitor their progress. Both tests are written in the same format as the actual certification exam, providing students with valuable practice. This review of basic concepts to reinforce learning includes pretest to assess individual's current knowledge and identify areas that require further study, numerous review problems and practice exercises to help users improve computational skills, solutions/ answers to review questions and practice exercises facilitate understanding of materials. The course (#79394) is Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 16-Nov. 29, on Zoom. There is a required math test prior to registering. The cost of the class is $180 plus approximately $291 for a textbook. To register for this course, call 336-633-0268 or visit https://www.randolph.edu/academics/workforcedevelopment/healthcare/index.aspx. For a full list of upcoming fall Workforce Development and Continuing Education classes, visit https://www.randolph.edu/ academics/workforce-development/upcoming-courses.aspx.
LET RCC HELP YOU EMBARK ON A CAREER IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Do you love making others feel better? Randolph Community College can help you on a pathway to a career in helping others with several opportunities this fall.
The College’s Therapeutic Massage program prepares students to become licensed massage therapists by providing comprehensive hands-on training with a focus on working in a spa or opening a business. The program prepares students for taking the Massage and Bodywork Licensure Exam (MBLEx).
The program (#80139) runs from Aug. 1, 2022-July 19, 2023, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5:308:30 p.m. in room 109 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center (CEIC) on the Asheboro Campus. There will be some Saturday classes that run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The program requires a reading test prior to registering and other supplies. The cost is $196.55 plus a textbook, which cost approximately $543 and can be ordered through the RCC Campus Store.
The hybrid Health and Wellness Coach program provides individuals the basic knowledge, tools, and resources to work under the supervision of licensed professionals supporting individuals to improve their personal health. The program (#80132) has been approved by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) for the education and training of health and wellness coaches. This approval allows its graduates to be eligible to sit for the HWC Certifying Examination. RCC is the only community college in the state approved by the NBHWC.
The class (#80132) meets Mondays from 1-4 p.m. in room 148 of the CEIC or online Aug. 15-Dec. 12. Another section (#79400) meets Mondays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in room 148 of the CEIC or online. Aug. 15-May 8, 2023. The cost for either class is $180 plus three require textbooks.
RCC’s “Veterinary Assisting I” has recently been approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). RCC is the only NAVTAapproved Veterinary Assistant program in the state and one of 28 programs approved at technical or community colleges nationwide. RCC graduates are now eligible to sit for the Approved Veterinary Assistant examination and, upon successful completion, can use the AVA designation and receive a documenting certificate.
The course (#79395) introduces students to the principles and physiology of animal management, issues facing the animal science industry, contributions of the animal science industry to humanity, and the importance of the animal science industry to North Carolina. The class includes studies on animal behavior, animal anatomy, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, social issues, current events, and animal management for livestock, poultry, equine, and companion animals. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in production, processing, and distribution of livestock or to pursue a career in the veterinary or applied science fields.
The class meets from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Aug. 16-Nov. 29, in room 103 of the CEIC. The registration fee is $180.55 plus approximately $155 for a textbook.
For more information or to register for any of the above programs and courses, visit https://www.randolph.edu/ academics/workforce-development/healthcare/index. aspx or call 336-633-0268. For a full list of upcoming fall Workforce Development and Continuing Education classes, visit https://www.randolph.edu/academics/ workforce-development/upcoming-courses.aspx
GET CREATIVE OR LEARN TO SAFELY RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE THROUGH RCC
Have the warmer temperatures sparked your creative side? Or maybe they’ve inspired you the urge to trade four wheels for two? Randolph Community College is offering two pottery classes this fall along with monthly motorcycle rider safety courses.
“Advanced Pottery” is designed for individuals who already have a basic understanding and experience in pottery. The course provides the students with knowledge and skills required to start their own pottery businesses or to work for a pottery business. Students will work on designing bowls, vases, and lidded jars. Students will become more familiar with using the kiln and finishing techniques. Students will also develop and explore their own personal design aesthetic.
The class (#79271) is Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 15-Dec. 14, from 1-4:30 p.m.
“Pottery Studio Lab” provides hands-on instruction that will support and continue to build their skills as potters. Demonstrations will be given to discuss new techniques and to enhance skill building. Special focus will be placed on creative expression and design methods, as well as Raku and gas-fired pottery.
The class (#79272) is Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 15-Dec. 14, from 5:30-9 p.m.
The cost for each pottery class is $315.55, which includes insurance. The Pottery Center is located on the Asheboro Campus at 629 Industrial Park Avenue.
Learn brush techniques, approaches to subjects, composition, layout, and other aspects of painting in “Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor.” Students must provide their own supplies. Some classes may emphasize one medium over another.
The morning course (#79723) meets Tuesdays from 9-11:30 a.m., while the afternoon course (#79724) meets Tuesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Both courses are Sept. 13Nov. 29 in room 122 of the Administration/Education Building on the Asheboro Campus. The cost is $50.
For more information or to register for any of the above courses, call 336-633-0268.
Whether you are an experienced rider or considering taking up the hobby this year, “Beginning Motorcycle Rider Safety” covers basic skills and beyond, teaching students how to correctly deal with situations that they hope never happen. In the classroom, students will be given information on how to ride properly. Outside, students will practice and develop skills by riding in a controlled environment. A motorcycle and helmet will be furnished. The DMV waives the driving skills exam for students who have successfully completed this course.
RCC’s classes meet from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday evening for classwork. Students are then in class from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, riding the course and learning the use of the motorcycle.
Upcoming dates include Aug. 18-21 (#78481), Sept. 15-18 (#78482), Sept. 29-Oct. 2 (#78483), Oct. 20-23 (#78484), Nov. 3-6 (#78485), and Dec. 8-11 (#78486). The $175 fee includes all materials, use of bike, and accident insurance. The classes are held at RCC’s Archdale Center at 110 Park Drive.
For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-328-1750.
For a full list of upcoming fall Workforce Development and Continuing Education classes, visit https://www. randolph.edu/academics/workforce-development/ upcoming-courses.aspx.
