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Experts predict that employment of healthcare occupations will grow 18 percent from 2016 to  \n2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growthis due mainly to an aging population and a greater demand for healthcare services.  \nThe Division of Health Sciences at Edgecombe Community College provides outstanding classroom, laboratory, and clinical education, and prepares students for licensure/certifcation eligibility and entry-level employment in their chosen healthcare career.  \nTeaching and learning takes place in the Lamm Building, which opened on the Rocky Mount campus in 2016. More than 1,200 students use this building annually. Training relies on patient simulation in a realistic healthcare environment, and students in various Health Sciences disciplines work as teams to resolve lifelike patient scenarios.  \nBeginning in high school, students can take courses that map to college-level programs in Health Sciences. A recent addition available to high school students is a pathway that specifes foundational courses for the associate degree in Nursing.  \nOnce students complete high school and enroll at ECC, degree, diploma, and certifcate opportunities in Health Sciences are available in:  \nBiotechnology  \nGraduates work as laboratory technicians in various felds of biological and chemical technology. Offered through a collaborative program agreement with Pitt Community College.  \n5 semesters: 2 at Edgecombe, 3 at Pitt  \nAverage annual salary in Eastern NC: $51,000  \n\n| Computed Tomography (CT)\u003Cbr>Registered radiologic technologists complete this training to learn how to use specialized imaging equipment.\u003Cbr>20 weeks\u003Cbr>Average annual salary in Eastern NC: $61,500 |\n| --- |\n| Dental Assisting\u003Cbr>Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Offered through a collaborative program with Martin Community College.\u003Cbr>3 semesters: 1 at Edgecombe, 2 at Martin\u003Cbr>Average annual salary in Eastern NC: $41,700 |\n| Dental Hygiene\u003Cbr>Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. Offered through a collaborative program with Halifax Community College.\u003Cbr>5 semesters: 2 at Edgecombe, 3 at Halifax\u003Cbr>Average annual salary in Eastern NC: $69,500 |\n| Health Information Technology\u003Cbr>Medical records and health information technicians organize and manage health information data.\u003Cbr>5 semesters\u003Cbr>Average annual salary in Eastern NC: $39,700 |\n| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\u003Cbr>Registered radiologic technologists complete this training to learn how to use magnetic energy felds to produce images of the human body.\u003Cbr>1 semester\u003Cbr>Average annual salary in Eastern NC: $65,000 |\n| Medical Assisting\u003Cbr>Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offces of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.\u003Cbr>5 semesters\u003Cbr>Average annual salary in Eastern NC: $32,710 |\n\nMedical Offce Administration  \nStudents learn administrative and support functions to work in medical and healthcare-related offces.  \n5 semesters  \nAverage annual salary in Eastern NC: $32,200  \nNursing  \nRegistered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.  \n5 semesters  \nRN average annual salary in Eastern NC: $64,350  \nLicensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic nursing care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.  \n3 semesters  \nLPN average salary in Eastern NC: $44,600  \nOphthalmic Medical Personnel  \nOphthalmic medical assistants perform tests on the eyes, such as eye measurements, and assist ey","cbCaijEarDKzWkum","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijEarDKzWkum","pdf",3995791,"English","# Pathways to Healthcare Careers\n## Healthcare employment outlook\n## Division of Health Sciences training approach\n## High school-to-college pathways\n## Health Sciences programs and careers\n## Health Occupations short-term programs\n## Resources for more information","[{\"question\":\"What does the Health Sciences division at Edgecombe Community College provide?\",\"answer\":\"It provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical education, preparing students for licensure/certification eligibility and entry-level employment in their chosen healthcare career.\"},{\"question\":\"How does training support learning in realistic healthcare settings?\",\"answer\":\"Training uses patient simulation in a realistic healthcare environment, and students work in teams to resolve lifelike patient scenarios.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of healthcare programs are available besides degree and certificate options?\",\"answer\":\"Health Occupations programs offer short-term training that can be completed in several months.\"}]","PATHWAYS TO HEALTHCARE CAREERS - Innovative training in healthcare gives students the Edge | PDF",1790761674,15]