Beaufort County Community College - Let's Connect

13 Programs. One Affordable Path Forward.

• Nurse Aide I/II & Refresher — The most direct route into patient care; required for many entry-level hospital and long-term-care jobs.
• Medical Assistant — Learn clinical and administrative skills to work alongside physicians in outpatient settings.
• Phlebotomy — Master blood draw techniques for labs, hospitals, and clinics in a short, hands-on course.
• Pharmacy Technician — Prepare for a career assisting pharmacists in retail or hospital pharmacy settings.
• Medical Billing & Coding — Build back-office skills that keep healthcare practices running and get paid.
• Electronic Health Records Specialist — Learn the digital systems every modern healthcare office relies on.
• Central Sterile Processing Technician — Train to keep surgical and medical instruments sterile and ready for use.
• Cardiovascular Tech/EKG Tech — Learn to run and read the tests that monitor heart health.
• Mental Health Technician — Support patients in behavioral and mental health care settings.
• Community Healthcare Worker — Bridge the gap between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
• Medication Aide (Long-Term Care) — Take the next step beyond Nurse Aide with medication administration training.
• American Heart Association CPR/AED & First Aid — Get certified in life-saving skills required across every healthcare field.
• Dietary Manager (Coming Spring 2027) — Train to oversee food service operations in healthcare and long-term-care facilities.

What You'll Need to Get Started

Requirements vary by program, but here's what most healthcare students can expect:

Before you register, some programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalency, and a few require a basic skills assessment (like the NCRC) or proof of a college-level math and English course.

Before your first day of class, clinical programs typically involve a background check, a drug screen, and a few standard immunizations (flu, TDAP, and others), all handled through our third-party vendor so the process stays simple. Some programs also require CPR training, a uniform, or a valid photo ID.

Not every program requires all of this. Programs like EKG Tech and Pharmacy Technician have fewer requirements, while clinical programs like Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy involve more since they include hands-on patient care.

Not sure what your program needs? See the full requirements by program, or reach out and we'll walk you through it.