Tom Killoran, program chair of mathematics at Edgecombe Community College, provides an orientation to students enrolled in Precalculus Algebra during the first day of summer classes on Tuesday, May 24. Students can enroll in summer semester classes through Thursday, May 26. Summer classes end August 4.
Members of Edgecombe Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Class of 2022 participated in their pinning ceremony on May 10. From left are (front row) Program Chair Tim King, Moresa Hoggard, Betzaira Saenz, Nour Kasem Ladd, Robbin Weatherford, Director of Clinical Education Josh Pendergraft, (middle row) Ashley Norville, Ashley Pitts Woodlief, Mary Ramsey, (back row) Morgan Tyson, […]
Congratulations to Ami Denton, program chair and director of the Nursing program at Edgecombe Community College, who received the 2022 Educator of the Year Award from the North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council. The award was presented during the council’s spring conference held in April. NCADN Council membership is open to all nursing faculty […]
Members of Edgecombe Community College’s Medical Assisting Class of 2022 passed on their first try the American Association of Medical Assistants national certification exam to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), resulting in a 100 percent pass rate for the class. This is the first Medical Assisting class at ECC to reach this achievement prior […]
The state of North Carolina is considering a proposal that would require a two-year associate degree for new paramedics, and Edgecombe Community College is working to be prepared for the likelihood of new regulations. The college recently launched a program that enables students to earn an associate degree in Emergency Medical Science. “What makes this […]
Edgecombe Community College Radiography students broadened their educational experience last week when they attended the North Carolina Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, held March 30-April 1 in Wilmington. “This was the students’ first conference,” says Desiree Duncan, Radiography program chair. “All of these students will graduate in May, so it was beneficial for them […]
For the second year in a row, Edgecombe Community College surgical technology graduates achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the national certification exam for surgical technologists. In December 2021, the seven members of the Surgical Technology Class of 2021 sat for and passed national certification administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical […]
For the tenth year in a row, recent graduates of Edgecombe Community College’s Practical Nursing program achieved perfection on the national licensure exam. August 2021 graduates achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The NCLEX-PN is required for practice as a licensed practical nurse and is […]
The Turning Point Workforce Development Board has approved local implementation of a healthcare career pathway for Edgecombe County students. The healthcare pathway is a collaborative initiative between Edgecombe County Public Schools, Edgecombe Community College, and local agencies to build education tracks that not only fit the requirements of education but also meet local workforce needs. […]
Edgecombe Community College student Joseph Askew (left) recently won a Chromebook in a drawing held for students who enrolled in fall classes during early registration over the summer. Askew is a student in the Radiography program. He also participated in an Edgecombe Pledge Open House in July to learn more about the new scholarship program […]
