Edgecombe Community College celebrated its surgical technology graduates with a pinning ceremony on Dec. 12. The six graduates have successfully completed the academic requirements qualifying them to sit for the national certification exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Surgical technologists play a vital role, supporting nurses, surgeons and other […]
Edgecombe Community College held its Emergency Medical Services graduation ceremony Dec. 4 in Tarboro. Sixty-two students completed their training, receiving their certificate and eligibility to take the state test and become certified. Of those 62 students, 37 completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), 14 completed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and 11 completed paramedic training. An […]
On September 27, Edgecombe Community College (ECC) nursing students laced up their sneakers and showcased their dedication to health and community spirit at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Twin Counties Heart Walk, held at NC Wesleyan University. The students, volunteering and walking as the team Pulse Patrol, were led by their dedicated coach, Melissa Dunn. […]
Edgecombe Community College’s Rocky Mount campus and the Rocky Mount Fire Department training grounds were the sites for ECC’s third annual Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) simulation event. On Saturday, Oct. 4, students from ECC’s allied health programs, along with local stakeholders from Bertie County EMS, Eastern Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team, ECU East Care, Edgecombe […]
Edgecombe Community College practical nursing graduates participated in their pinning ceremony held July 31. There were 14 students in the practical nursing class of 2025. These graduates have met the education requirements to take the NCLEX-PN®, the National Council Licensure Examination, which is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse. “We are honored to […]
A lifelong learning program administrator and a division committed to providing quality classroom, laboratory and clinical education, were the recipients of two impressive awards given out during Edgecombe Community College’s fall semester kickoff. Paige Ashman, a six-year employee of the college, received the 2025 ECC Staff Award. The award is given annually to an ECC […]
A graduation ceremony was held June 20 on Edgecombe Community College’s Rocky Mount campus to celebrate the accomplishments of rising high school seniors who completed the annual Health Careers Academy. Thirteen students participated in hands-on healthcare activities, simulations, mock interviews and a resume building workshop. “The goal of the academy is to open their eyes […]
The Division of Health Sciences at Edgecombe Community College held its inaugural Advisory Board Meeting recently on the Rocky Mount campus. The college hosted 61 participants from health sciences and health occupations programs at ECU Health, ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital, UNC Health Nash Hospital, Edgecombe County Department of Social Services, Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc., Carolina […]
Eleven students were pinned during Edgecombe Community College’s Radiography Pinning Ceremony held May 8. As of June 8, 11 graduates have tested, and 10 have passed their national certification exam, becoming a registered radiographer and earning the title R.T.(R)(ARRT). This title signifies registered technologist in radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. All of […]
The pinning ceremony for Edgecombe Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Class of 2025 was held on May 6. All 13 graduates have met the education requirements to take the National Board Exam to become a registered respiratory therapist and obtain a state license to practice as a respiratory care practitioner. As of June 2, eight students […]
