Healthcare Support
Program Overview
Carteret Community College offers short-term, workforce training programs designed to prepare students for in-demand healthcare roles. Our hands-on courses equip you with the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to support patient care and contribute to efficient healthcare operations.
Explore flexible training options such as Medical Coding, Billing & Insurance, CPR & Emergency Care, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing Technician. Each program provides expert instruction, real-world experience, and job-ready skills aligned with today’s healthcare industry standards.
Whether you're beginning a new career or advancing your professional skills, Carteret CC gives you the training you need to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join us and start building your future today.
Pharmacy Technician
Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians handle essential tasks such as labeling prescription bottles, assisting with prescriptions, managing insurance forms, and maintaining patient records. Students will learn to count pills, measure medications, verify prescriptions, and support pharmacy operations. Graduates can pursue careers in retail pharmacies, hospitals, wholesale industries, or government organizations, gaining the skills needed for this rewarding profession.
Enrollment Cycles
This program typically offers start dates in August, January, and May. Please review the list below for available sections open for enrollment.
Program Objectives
This 96-hour program includes training in the following areas:
- Communication within the pharmacy
- History of Drugs/Pharmacy today
- Community Pharmacy Vs. Institutional Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Terminology
- Receiving the medication order (prescription)
- Federal laws, OSHA, Drug Recalls, Drug Information Sources
- Controlled Substances, Drug Classification
- Repacking Medications
- Pharmaceutical Calculations And much more!
Examination
After successful completion of the program, participants can opt to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Phlebotomy
Learn to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions, including vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles, and blood culture specimen collection. Includes lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Upon completion, students are urged to seek Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the Association of Clinical Pathology.
Prerequisites
- High school graduation / GED transcript
- TABE reading test score 575 or higher
- All vaccinations as directed by the clinical site
- Pass a background check and drug screen, which Carteret Health Care will evaluate for clinical admission
Program Hours
This 96-hour program includes training in the following areas:
- Class/lab: 84 hours (7 weeks)
- Clinical: 120 hours
- Total hours: 204 hours
Enrollment Cycles
This program typically offers start dates in August and January. Please review the list below for available sections open for enrollment.
Certification
Upon successful completion, students are urged to seek Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology. For additional training and certification, students should consider taking the Medical Lab Assistant course.
Sterile Processing Technician
The major tasks of a Sterile Processing Technician are to process and sterilize equipment and supplies from the operating suites and nursing units of the hospital. These medical professionals are specially trained in the proper care, cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation.
Technicians take equipment inventory, maintain accurate sterilization records, report repairs, and monitor records. They follow strict aseptic protocols to ensure that they maintain a clean and safe environment. Sterile Processing Technicians play an essential role in patient safety and infection control.
Enrollment Cycles
This program typically offers start dates in August, January, and May. Please review the list below for available sections open for enrollment.
Certification
Following successful completion of the class, the student will be eligible to take the CSPDT national exam through the NCCA.
Program Overview
Carteret Community College offers short-term, workforce training programs designed to prepare students for in-demand healthcare roles. Our hands-on courses equip you with the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to support patient care and contribute to efficient healthcare operations.
Explore flexible training options such as Medical Coding, Billing & Insurance, CPR & Emergency Care, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing Technician. Each program provides expert instruction, real-world experience, and job-ready skills aligned with today’s healthcare industry standards.
Whether you're beginning a new career or advancing your professional skills, Carteret CC gives you the training you need to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join us and start building your future today.
Pharmacy Technician
Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians handle essential tasks such as labeling prescription bottles, assisting with prescriptions, managing insurance forms, and maintaining patient records. Students will learn to count pills, measure medications, verify prescriptions, and support pharmacy operations. Graduates can pursue careers in retail pharmacies, hospitals, wholesale industries, or government organizations, gaining the skills needed for this rewarding profession.
Enrollment Cycles
This program typically offers start dates in August, January, and May. Please review the list below for available sections open for enrollment.
Program Objectives
This 96-hour program includes training in the following areas:
- Communication within the pharmacy
- History of Drugs/Pharmacy today
- Community Pharmacy Vs. Institutional Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Terminology
- Receiving the medication order (prescription)
- Federal laws, OSHA, Drug Recalls, Drug Information Sources
- Controlled Substances, Drug Classification
- Repacking Medications
- Pharmaceutical Calculations And much more!
Examination
After successful completion of the program, participants can opt to sit for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Phlebotomy
Learn to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions, including vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles, and blood culture specimen collection. Includes lecture, lab, and clinical hours. Upon completion, students are urged to seek Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the Association of Clinical Pathology.
Prerequisites
- High school graduation / GED transcript
- TABE reading test score 575 or higher
- All vaccinations as directed by the clinical site
- Pass a background check and drug screen, which Carteret Health Care will evaluate for clinical admission
Program Hours
This 96-hour program includes training in the following areas:
- Class/lab: 84 hours (7 weeks)
- Clinical: 120 hours
- Total hours: 204 hours
Enrollment Cycles
This program typically offers start dates in August and January. Please review the list below for available sections open for enrollment.
Certification
Upon successful completion, students are urged to seek Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology. For additional training and certification, students should consider taking the Medical Lab Assistant course.
Sterile Processing Technician
The major tasks of a Sterile Processing Technician are to process and sterilize equipment and supplies from the operating suites and nursing units of the hospital. These medical professionals are specially trained in the proper care, cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation.
Technicians take equipment inventory, maintain accurate sterilization records, report repairs, and monitor records. They follow strict aseptic protocols to ensure that they maintain a clean and safe environment. Sterile Processing Technicians play an essential role in patient safety and infection control.
Enrollment Cycles
This program typically offers start dates in August, January, and May. Please review the list below for available sections open for enrollment.
Certification
Following successful completion of the class, the student will be eligible to take the CSPDT national exam through the NCCA.