If you’re looking to find a new job, shift gears in your career, or if you’re simply not sure what you want to do, now is the time to take a Continuing Education course at North Central Texas College.
Continuing Education courses are usually short, pay-as-you go and last anywhere from four weeks to four months. Most all of our career courses are designed to help increase your skill sets in a certain area and obtain a state or national certification or license which can enhance your job potential. Here are a number of options to consider:
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) – Nursing assistants provide basic patient care in a variety of settings including nursing homes and hospitals. CNA is the first step on a nursing career ladder as well as a great option for those who are exploring a health career. The local workforce boards show a need for CNA’s throughout the state, and this short class will certify you to work as a Nurse Aide in Texas. Many of our students take this class to prepare for nursing programs at NCTC. You will learn effective communication, vital signs recording, taking proper care of patients, and becoming a useful advocate for residents in long-term care centers. Our instructors are Licensed Vocational Nurses who have worked in long-term care for many years.
Clinical Medical Assistant – Learn medical terminology, phlebotomy, EKG, wound care, vital signs, sterile technology, medical procedures, OSHA guidelines, and more in this 340-hour class that includes 160 hours of externship. Our classes are taught by seasoned, professional nurses and lab technicians who are actively working in the healthcare industry.
Dental Assistant – The Department of Labor estimates that the career of Dental Assistant is projected to grow much faster than average in the upcoming years. Our program responds to this demand with a 14-week course that combines lecture and lab on Saturdays, with hands-on training in an actual dental office. You will learn anatomy, dental terminology, chair side assisting, impression making, X-ray fundamentals, sterilization techniques, and tray set-up. Our instructors are Registered and Certified Dental Assistants with years of experience.
Sterile Processing/Instrument Technician – Instrument Technicians work in hospitals and day surgery centers, where they sterilize surgical instruments and keep operating rooms sanitized. These very important workers are the first line of defense against infections in the medical field. Our students have found work at area hospitals, and this course serves as a great “first step” for students interested in pursuing NCTC’s Surgical Technology program.
Patient Care Technician – Under the supervision of medical and nursing staff, Patient Care Technicians (PCT) provide basic care in hospitals, nursing homes, urgent care centers, wound care centers, home care agencies, medical practitioners’ offices and long term and memory care facilities. They assist patients with activities of daily living, check vital signs, input and output; perform CPR, electrocardiograms, EKGs, collection and testing of specimens, phlebotomy and basic laboratory procedures.
Pharmacy Technician – Completers of our Pharmacy Technician program have found work in retail and hospital pharmacies. In this program, you will learn drug interactions, terminology, and dosage calculations. The program includes preparation for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam through the state of Texas. NCTC Adult and Continuing Education Division is a PTCB Advocate Educator.
Phlebotomy Technician – Learn venipuncture and capillary puncture in this class that teaches the basics of phlebotomy. You will develop skills in blood collections, processing methods specific to blood banking, determining donor eligibility, and safely collecting specimens. Our class is taught by a Medical Laboratory Clinician with over a decade of experience.
Medical Office Programs – We offer a basic front office skills course in our Medical Administrative Assistant program as well as a program for medical coding, billing and insurance. Doctors’ offices need professionals who can schedule appointments, assist patients with their paperwork, and understand HIPPA laws. Previous program completers have found work as receptionists and clerks in medical offices. Our instructor is a Medical Office Administrator. If Medical Billing and Coding is more interesting to you, our class will teach you the basics of Medical Billing and Coding in this intensive, introductory class. Instruction covers medical terminology, and beginning coding concepts and gives an overview of skills and knowledge in ICD and CPT coding for reimbursement of medical services.
Pre-Apprentice Electrical – Considering a career as an Electrician? Our Electrical Pre-Apprentice program will provide an overview of the electrical industry as well as the basic skills needed to make you job-ready in the field. This program also provides a pathway to an Electrical Apprenticeship credit program. The program includes activities designed to increase your overall employability. Electrical theory and safety, mathematics, and general practical skills are taught within the program, along with how to interpret electrical drawings. You will also gain a strong understanding of the basic tools and equipment an electrician uses on the job. Electrical safety also plays a major part within the program.
Real Estate Sales License – Are you interested in becoming a Real Estate Agent? As a licensed Texas Real Estate Agent, you will be able to help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. We are now offering a Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) approved program. This Texas-mandatory training will prepare you for the licensing exam and your future in real estate.
For Human Resource Professionals
SHRM Essentials® – The SHRM Essentials® of HR Management is an introductory course offering a complete overview of human resource roles and responsibilities. If you are just starting out in the profession, or are looking for an effective way to boost your employee management skills, this is the program for you!
SHRM Certified Professional –Establish yourself as a globally recognized human resource expert by earning the new standard in HR certification: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CPSM) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCPSM). These professional certifications can open doors for professional advancement, serve to harmonize standards with changing expectations and signal to employers advanced professional development. They reflect what HR practitioners need to know to be leaders in their organizations and in the profession.
Hone Your Skills
We also offer a wide variety of online courses and even courses as short as one day designed to develop or update skill areas such as computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Quick Books, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Successful completion of any of our courses will earn you a certificate of completion from North Central Texas College.
Job Search
NCTC also offers a Career Services Center with a comprehensive listing of links for jobs as well as help with resume writing and interview tips. Many of our instructors can also provide information on jobs available in the area.
For more information stop by the Continuing Education office located on our Corinth, Gainesville, or Flower Mound campuses or call us at 940-668-4272 or check us out online at nctc.edu/lifelonglearning.
New Career Services Center Now at North Central Texas College
North Central Texas College has just opened its first ever Career Services Center. The Center will be managed by Belinda Ann-Pérez Hernández Career Services Center Coordinator and offer services to employers, alumni, students, and prospective students in two locations. The main Career Services Center is on the Corinth Campus, Pinnell Square, Suite 311, and a satellite location can be found in room 114 of the main administration building on the Gainesville Campus.
The new center will offer a state of the art career cyber center to reach students, alumni, and employers across the entire North Central Texas College service area of Cooke, Denton, Montague and Young counties. Students can participate in mock interviews, resume building workshops, and career advising. The center will also offer career fairs at every campus and help match students with open jobs and internships in the area using the new Career Central Network https://www.collegecentral.com/nctc/index.cfm
The Career Services Center is funded through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Wagner-Peyser grant, participants must be 14 years of age or older, a United States citizen or a noncitizen authorized to work in the U.S, and if male, be in compliance with the U.S. Selective Service System registration requirements.
For more information contact Mary Martinson, Dean of Student Success, at
mmartinson@nctc.edu or Belinda Ann-Pérez Hernández, Career Services Coordinator, at bperez-hernandez@nctc.edu
Have us contact you by filling our the form below or visit our website for more information about the program and NCTC as a whole.