Continuing Education Spring Semester 2016

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1 Continuing Education Spring Semester 2016 Visit our Website: Fall EARLY registration begins November 03, 9:00 a.m. AND continues until each class is full. Register in Building 2, Second Floor Due to limited space in some classes, early registration is encouraged! REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE 1 to 24 hours $ to 50 hours $ hours or greater $ Due to legislative action registration fees are subject to change. OCCUPATIONAL EXTENSION Donald Bryan dbryan@bladencc.edu Silas Acosta sacosta@bladencc.edu Sondra Guyton sguyton@bladencc.edu Acquiring & Interpreting 12 Lead 07:00-10:00 T /05 01/05 Fire Department Acquiring & Interpreting 12 Lead 07:00-10:00 T Bladen EMS /12 01/12 Computer Skills for Employment I 08:00-01:00 MW * /11 02/ Computer Skills for Employment I 06:00-10:00 MT * /11 02/29 East Arcadia Computer Skills for Employment II 08:00-01:00 MW * /07 04/ Computer Skills for Employment II 06:00-10:00 MT * /01 04/19 East Arcadia CPR Healthcare Provider 08:00-01:00 S /30 01/ CPR Healthcare Provider 08:00-01:00 S /27 02/ CPR Healthcare Provider 08:00-01:00 S /19 03/ CPR Healthcare Provider 08:00-01:00 S /23 04/ Effective Teacher Training 05:30-09:30 MTW /04 01/ Effective Teacher Training 05:30-09:30 MTW /01 02/ Effective Teacher Training 05:30-09:30 MTW /14 03/ EKG Technician 05:30-09:30 TTH /15 04/ :00-04:00 MW EMT Basic 09:00-05:00 S /11 04/18 06:00-10:00 MW EMT Basic 08:00-03:00 S /11 05/02 06:00-10:00 TTH EMT Intermediate 08:00-03:00 S /12 04/26 TTH EMT-Paramedic Initial 01:00-03:00 S /12 05/12 S EMS Skills 01:00-03: /07 05/07 S EMS Skills 01:00-03: /14 05/14 Forklift Operator Training 08:00-01:00 S /23 01/ Page 1

2 Forklift Operator Training 08:00-01:00 S /20 02/ Forklift Operator Training 08:00-01:00 S /19 03/ Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /11 01/13 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 TWTH * /19 01/21 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /25 01/27 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /01 02/03 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /08 02/10 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /15 02/17 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /22 02/24 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /29 03/02 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /07 03/09 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /14 03/16 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /21 03/23 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /28 03/30 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /04 04/06 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /11 04/13 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /18 04/20 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /25 04/27 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /02 05/04 Job Ready 08:00-05:00 MTW * /09 05/11 Hazmat/Bloodborne 07:00-10:00 T /05 04/05 Fire Department Hazmat/Bloodborne 07:00-10:00 T /12 04/12 Bladen EMS Medical Coding Part-I 05:00-07:00 On-line M MTWTHFSSU /11 04/ Hybrid Medical Coding Part-II 07:05-09:05 On-line M MTWTHFSSU /12 04/ Hybrid Medical Office Assistant Introduction 08:30-03:00 TTH * /01 03/ Medical Office Assistant 08:30-03:00 TTH /15 04/ Medication Administration Aide 12:30-04:30 TWTH /10 05/ Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /11 01/ Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /11 01/12 East Arcadia Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /08 02/09 East Arcadia Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /15 02/ Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /14 03/ Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /14 03/15 East Arcadia Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /18 04/ Notary Public Education 06:00-10:00 MT /18 04/19 East Arcadia Nurse Aide I 12:30-03:30 MW /11 05/ Nurse Aide I 05:30-09:30 MTW /04 05/ Nurse Aide I 12:30-04:30 TTH /16 05/12 Clarkton Nurse Aide II 05:30-09:30 MTW /11 05/ Nurse Aide I Refresher 05:30-09:30 TH /11 04/ Pharmacy Technician Introduction 05:30-09:30 TW Hybrid * /12 01/ Pharmacy Technician 05:30-09:30 TW Hybrid /02 05/ Pharmacy Technician Introduction 05:30-09:30 THF Hybrid * /14 01/29 East Arcadia Pharmacy Technician 05:30-09:30 THF Hybrid /04 05/06 East Arcadia Introduction 12:30-03:30 MTWTH * /11 01/14 Mobile Unit 3 08:00-03:30 07:00-07:00 MTWTH MTWTHF /19 05/06 Mobile Unit 3 Page 2

3 Introduction 05:30-09:30 MTWTH * /11 01/20 Mobile Unit 3 05:30-09:30 08:00-05:30 07:00-06:00 MTWTH S MTWTHSSU /21 05/15 Mobile Unit 3 Introduction 05:30-09:30 MTWTH * /11 01/20 East Arcadia 05:30-09:30 07:00-07:00 MTWTH MTWTHF /21 05/13 East Arcadia Respiratory Emergencies 07:00-10:00 T /02 02/02 Fire Department Respiratory Emergencies 07:00-10:00 T /09 02/09 Bladen EMS Sign Language-I 04:00-07:00 M /11 05/ Trauma Emergency 07:00-10:00 T /01 03/01 Fire Department Trauma Emergency 07:00-10:00 T /08 03/08 Bladen EMS Welding 05:30-09:30 TTH /12 05/ Introductory courses are recommended prior to enrolling in Medical Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and. * No charge for students who are unemployed, have received notification of layoff, or meet other income eligibility requirements. Nurse Aide I Nurse Aide I introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents or clients in the healthcare setting. This 220 hour course consists of lecture, lab practice, clinical and test preparation. In just one semester you can earn your Nurse Aide I credential and then be on your way to many exciting career opportunities in the healthcare field. Medical Office Assistant Medical Office Assistant prepares students for entry level positions in the medical office. Students will learn the clerical functions necessary to support the medical office staff in daily operations. Topics include customer service, scheduling appointments, insurance billing, filing, correspondence, and other basic office procedures. The course begins with Introduction to Healthcare and will focus on career exploration for the medical office assistant. Page 3

4 Allied Health Career Tracks For additional information contact: Mary Granger EKG Technician EKG Technician 5:30-9:30 TTH Mar 15 Apr Medical Coding Medical Coding Part-I 05:00-07:00 On-line M MTWTHFSSU Jan 11 Apr Hybrid Medical Coding Part-II 07:05-09:05 On-line M MTWTHFSSU Jan 11 Apr Hybrid Medication Administration Aide Medication Administration Aide 8:00-4:30 TWTH May 10 May Medical Office Assistant *Intro to Medical Office Assistant 8:00-3:00 TTH *70.00 Mar 1 Mar Medical Office Assistant 8:00-3:00 TTH Mar 15 Apr Nursing Assistant Nurse Aide I 8:00-3:30 MW Jan 11 May Nurse Aide I 5:30-9:30 MTW Jan 4 May Nurse Aide I 8:00-4:30 TTH Feb 16 May 12 Clarkton Nurse Aide II 5:30-9:30 MTW Jan 11 May Nurse Aide I Refresher 5:30-9:30 TH Feb 11 Apr Pharmacy Technician *Intro to Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 TW Hybrid *70.00 Jan 12 Jan Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 TW- Hybrid Feb 2 May *Intro to Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 THF Hybrid *70.00 Jan 14 Jan 29 East Arcadia Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 THF Hybrid Feb 4 May 6 East Arcadia * Introduction 8:00-3:30 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 11 Jan 14 Mobile 3 8:00-3:30 MTWTH 7:00-7:00 MTWTHF Jan 19 May 6 Mobile 3 * Introduction 5:30-9:30 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 11 Jan 20 Mobile 3 5:30-9:30 MTWTH 7:00-6:00 MTWTHFSSU Jan 21 May 15 Mobile 3 * Introduction 5:30-9:30 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 11 Jan 20 East Arcadia Page 4

5 5:30-9:30 7:00-7:00 MTWTH MTWTHF Jan 21 May 13 East Arcadia * Introductory courses are recommended prior to enrolling in Medical Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and. Students who are unemployed, have received notice of lay-off, or meet income eligibility requirements may take the introductory courses at no cost. All others pay $70 registration fee. $ Nursing Assistant Level I = $180 registration fee, $13 malpractice, $1.25 accident insurance, $2.00 CPR card, $10 lab fee, $35 drug screen fee, and $35 criminal background check fee. $ & Nursing Assistant Level II = $180 registration fee, $13 malpractice, $1.25 accident insurance, $10 lab fee, $35 drug screen fee, and $35 criminal background check fee. **Medical Coding Medical Coding Part I is a prerequisite to Medical Coding Part-II. No refunds will be issued for failure to meet all clinical requirements. Certified Nursing Assistant Level I The Certified Nursing Assistant Level I course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide care for patients, residents, or clients in a healthcare setting. The course includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon completion of this course the student will have the necessary skills needed to take the state competency exam. Information regarding details and fees for the state competency exam may be obtained at For additional information contact Sondra Guyton, RN at REQUIREMENTS: (1) Have a high school credential. (2) Complete immunization record (3-DTP, 2-MMR, Tuberculosis skin test within the past year, and 1-Td booster within the past 10 years) (3) Health Physical (form will be supplied in class) (4) Pass Drug Test. (5) Pass Criminal Background Check. Certified Nursing Assistant Level II The Certified Nursing Assistant Level II course provides training in select nursing skills. Emphasis is placed on sterile technique, respiratory procedures, catheterization wound care, trach care, and ostomy care. The course includes lecture, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon successful completion of course and competency evaluation students may apply to the North Carolina State Board of Nursing for certification. Students must register and pay $24 to list with the North Carolina Board of Nursing on the last day of the course. For additional information contact Sondra Guyton, RN at REQUIREMENTS: (1) Have a high school credential (2) NC Certified Nursing Assistant Level I Certification (3) Complete immunization record (3-DTP, 2-MMR, Tuberculosis skin test within the past year, and 1-Td booster within the past 10 years) (4) Health Physical (form will be supplied in class) (5) Healthcare Provider CPR. (6) Pass Drug Test (7) Pass Criminal Background Check. Medication Administration Aide Medication Administration Aide is a great way for students to learn how to safely administer medications to patients in a variety of settings. The course consists of lecture and lab practices and can be completed in as little as 24 class hours. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will register to take the Medication Administration Aide certification exam. Page 5

6 BASIC SKILLS The Basic Skills program is designed to help those seeking secondary and post-secondary academic advancement and/or immediate improvement in employability skills. Whether you are interested in acquiring a High School Equivalency Diploma, High School Diploma, or earning a career related credential, the Basic Skills Department at Bladen Community College is ready to assist you! Courses include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School (AHS), High School Equivalency (HSE), and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to meet the growing educational needs of the community. For your convenience our classes are offered on and off campus, days, evenings and weekends. Let us help you to succeed! For further information, please call: Travis Locklear tlocklear@bladencc.edu Gale West gwest@bladencc.edu **Enroll Any Time** On-Campus Classes Courses Times Days Bldg./Room Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 8:00-12:30 MTWTHF / 204 Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 1:00-4:00 MTWTH Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 4:05-8:05 MTWTH English as a Second Language 6:00-8:30 WF Off-Campus Classes Courses Times Days Location Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:00-8:00 MTWTH East Arcadia Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:00-8:00 MTW Middle School- Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:30-8:30 MTWTH Spinners Court-Bladenboro Adult High School/High School Equivalency/ABE 5:30-8:30 MTW Booker T. Washington School Clarkton Compensatory Education 9:30-11:30 MW Cypress House-Clarkton Compensatory Education 8:30-2:30 MTWTH Middle School- Bladen Opportunities Compensatory Education 8:30-12:00 MTWTH English as a Second Language 6:00-9:00 M Middle School- English as a Second Language 2:00-5:00 S Oakdale Homes-Clarkton Page 6

7 2016 Seminars for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Attend these informative seminars at NO COST to you! Location: Main Campus, Dublin Dates Thursday Evening - Seminars Building/Rm Times Fees Jan Home Based Business Ideas :30-9:00 pm 0.00 Feb 18 How to Be a Profitable Artist :30-9:00 pm 0.00 Mar 17 How to Get Started on Etsy :30-9:00 pm 0.00 Apr 21 Blogging for Small Business and Startups :30-9:00 pm 0.00 May 19 Improve Your Credit Score for Business Loan :30-9:00 pm 0.00 Saturday Day - Seminars Feb 27 Be Free from Debt s Hold; Retire Early, Start a Business am-12 noon 0.00 Mar 19 Mobile Apps for Business am-12 noon 0.00 Apr 23 The Business of Being a Self-Published Author am-12 noon 0.00 May 21 Google Tools for Starting a Business am-12 noon 0.00 Hands On Lab Monday Day - Seminars (limited space) Feb 29 Set Up Facebook Business Page :00-4:00 pm 0.00 Mar 28 Set Up Twitter Business Account :00-4:00 pm 0.00 Apr 25 Set up Linkedin Profile for Business :00-4:00 pm 0.00 May 23 Get Your Business Listing on Google :00-4:00 pm 0.00 Location: Community Center, Bladenboro Dates Thursday Evening - Seminars Times Fees Feb 4 How to Enhance Your Negotiating and Forecasting Skills 6:30-9:00 pm 0.00 Mar 3 Low Cost Marketing in Small Towns 6:30-9:00 pm 0.00 Apr 7 Bring More Customer Traffic to Your Store or Website 6:30-9:00 pm 0.00 May 5 The Best Business to Start Right Now 6:30-9:00 pm 0.00 Location: Bladen County Public Library, Dates Tuesday Evening - Seminars Times Fees Jan 26 Event Planning for Small Business/Non-Profits 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Feb 23 Agri-Tourism as a Small Business 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Mar 22 Improve Your Credit Score for Business Loan 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Apr 12 Time and Stress Management for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Apr 26 Salesmanship 404 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 May 10 Your Business Brand Online and in the Community 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 May 24 Getting Your Business Online 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Entrepreneur Academy Series (attend 5 to earn certificate) Tuesday Day Seminars Nov 10 Marketing Your Business 2:30-4:30 pm 0.00 Dec 8 Financing Your Business 2:30-4:30 pm 0.00 Jan 12 Basics of Book Keeping 2:30-4:30 pm 0.00 Feb 9 Business Taxes 2:30-4:30 pm 0.00 Mar 8 How to Write a Business Plan 2:30-4:30 pm 0.00 Location: East Arcadia Center, Riegelwood Dates Tuesday Evening - Seminars Times Fees Nov 10 Developing a Board That s Onboard 6:30-8:30 pm 0.00 Dec 8 The Business Side of Operating a Faith Based Organization 6:30-8:30 pm 0.00 Jan 12 Improve Your Credit for Business Loan 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Feb 9 Getting Your Business on Facebook 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Mar 8 Introduction to Quick Books for Small Business and Entrepreneurs 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 Apr 12 Introduction to Social Media Marketing 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 May 10 Event Planning for Small Businesses/Non-Profits 6:00-8:00 pm 0.00 For additional information or to pre-register contact: Todd Lyden, Director for Small Business Center tlyden@bladencc.edu Page 7

8 EAST ARCADIA CENTER CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES Classes Are Located at the East Arcadia Center 1472 East Arcadia Rd Sandra Lewis Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Adult High School High School Equivalency/ABE 5:00-8:00 MTWTH 0.00 Jan 4 May 12 Computer Skills for Employment I 6:00-10:00 MT * Jan 11 Feb 29 Computer Skills for Employment II 6:00-10:00 MT * Mar 1 Apr 19 Notary Public Education 6:00-10:00 MT Jan 11 Jan 12 Notary Public Education 6:00-10:00 MT Feb 8 Feb 9 Notary Public Education 6:00-10:00 MT Mar 14 Mar 15 Notary Public Education 6:00-10:00 MT Apr 18 Apr 19 Pharmacy Technician Introduction 5:30-9:30 THF-Hybrid *70.00 Jan 14 Jan 29 Pharmacy Technician 5:30-9:30 THF-Hybrid Feb 4 May 6 Introduction 5:30-9:30 MTWTH *70.00 Jan 11 Jan 20 5:30-9:30 7:00-7:00 MTWTH MTWTHF Introductory courses are required prior to enrolling in Pharmacy Technician, and Jan 21 May 13 *No charge for students who are unemployed, have received notification of layoff, or meet other income eligibility requirements. What would you like to learn? The Community Service Program encourages suggestions for classes from the public. By receiving an exchange of ideas, the program can continue to provide beneficial and enjoyable courses to the public. If you have a group of 10 people for a craft class or 20 people for a dance class we can schedule a class for you. For more information please contact Stephanie Gonzalez sgonzalez@bladencc.edu Page 8

9 Community Service Courses These courses are designed to help encourage lifelong learning by providing you with a means to express your creative, cultural, and leisure interests. Fee exemptions do not apply to these courses. Our department is here to serve the needs of the community if you have ideas for classes or would like to teach a class please contact: Stephanie Gonzalez sgonzalez@bladencc.edu January - Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location/Building Group Fitness 5:30-7:00 T Jan 19 Feb 23 Auditorium Main Campus Clutter Free for Good 5:30-7:30 M Jan 25 Feb Main Campus Cross Stitching 5:30-8:30 T Jan 26 Feb 9 Bladenboro Community Bldg February - Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location Understanding Your Computer 5:30-8:30 M Feb 8 Feb Main Campus Couponing 101 5:30-7:30 TTH Feb 9 Feb 11 East Arcadia Quilting for Beginners 5:30-8:30 T Feb 16 Mar Main Campus Digital Photography Basics 5:30-8:30 T Feb 16 Mar Main Campus Guitar for Beginners 1:00-4:00 S Feb 20 Mar Main Campus Weddings/Events and Shoestring Budget 5:30-8:30 M Feb 22 Mar Main Campus Fun with Microsoft Publishing 6:00-8:00 T Feb 23 Mar 29 East Arcadia Center Getting Your Soil Garden Ready 5:30-7:30 M Feb 29 Mar Main Campus Let s Get Crafty 6:00-8:00 M Feb 29 Mar Main Campus March - Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location Authentic Mexican Cooking 6:00-9:00 T Mar 1 Mar 15 Bladenboro Community Bldg How to Maintain Your Computer 5:30-8:30 M Mar 7 Mar Main Campus Boot Camp Fitness 5:30-7:00 T Mar 8 Apr 12 Auditorium Main Campus Line Dancing 6:00-7:00 TH Mar 10 Apr 14 - Market Facebook for Beginners 6:00-8:00 M Mar 14 Mar Main Campus Floral Arranging I 5:30-7:30 T Mar 15 Apr 5 TBA Minor Home Repair 5:30-8:30 M Mar 21 Apr Main Campus Digital Photography Advanced 5:30-8:30 T Mar 22 Apr Main Campus Make Your Own Quilt 5:30-8:30 TH Mar 24 Apr Main Campus Plan, Plant, and Protect 6:00-8:00 M Mar 28 Apr Main Campus Weddings/Events and Shoestring Budget 5:30-7:30 M Mar 28 May Main Campus Wreath Making 6:00-8:00 T Mar 29 Apr 19 East Arcadia Center Fun with Microsoft Publishing 6:00-8:00 TH Mar 31 May Main Campus April- Courses Times Days Fees Begins Ends Location Guitar for Beginners II 1:00-4:00 S Apr 2 May Main Campus The Ins and Outs of 5:30-7:30 M Apr 4 Apr Main Campus Homemade Cakes 6:00-9:00 T Apr 5 Apr 19 Bladenboro Community Bldg Crocheting for Beginners 5:30-8:30 TH Apr 7 May A Main Campus Let s Get Crafty 5:30-7:30 W Apr 20 May Main Campus Container Gardening 5:30-8:30 T Apr 12 Apr Main Campus Floral Arranging II 6:00-8:00 T Apr 12 May 3 TBA Secure Online Shopping 6:00-8:00 TH Apr 14 Apr Main Campus Take Better Photos 5:30-8:30 M Apr 18 Apr Main Campus How to Grow the Best Tomatoes 5:30-7:30 T Apr 19 May Main Campus Cake Decorating 6:00-8:00 TH Apr 21 May 5 Bladenboro Community Bldg Facebook for Beginners 6:00-8:00 T Apr 26 May 10 East Arcadia Center Flash Photography 5:30-8:30 TH Apr 28 May Main Campus Supplies: Students may need to purchase some supplies. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Page 9

10 DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES This course is designed to help participants identify and implement successful techniques they can use for becoming better drivers. This course is great course for teens. Teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are four times more likely than older drivers to crash. Teen motor vehicle crashes are preventable, and proven strategies can improve the safety of young drivers on the road. Stephanie Gonzalez Costs Times Days Dates Locations Main Campus 4-Hour Courses :30-10:00 Thursday Jan 7 Building-2 Room :30-1:00 Saturday Jan 16 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Jan 21 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Feb 4 Building-2 Room :30-1:00 Saturday Feb 13 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Feb 18 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Mar 3 Building-2 Room :30-1:00 Saturday Mar 12 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Mar 17 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Apr 14 Building-2 Room :30-1:00 Saturday Apr 16 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday Apr 28 Building-2 Room :30-10:00 Thursday May 12 Building-2 Room Hour Courses :30-5:00 Saturday Jan 16 Building-2 Room :30-5:00 Saturday Feb 13 Building-2 Room :30-5:00 Saturday Mar 12 Building-2 Room :30-5:00 Saturday Apr 16 Building-2 Room-202 NO CHECKS CASH OR MONEY ORDER ONLY You must bring your driver license number to enroll. Request for refund must be in person and prior to class begin date. NC Works Career Center of Bladen County The WIOA program may be able to provide financial assistance for educational training for ELIGIBLE individuals enrolled in courses offered at Bladen Community College. Financial assistance is dependent upon fund availability and participant s eligibility status. For additional information regarding financial assistance contact: NC Works Career Center of Bladen County 401 Mercer Mill Rd, North Carolina Telephone: Page 10

11 Continuing Education Registration Fee Refunds Unless otherwise required by law, community colleges shall not issue a registration fee refund using State funds except under the following circumstances: A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to the first course section meeting. A college shall provide a 100 percent refund to the student if the college cancels the course section in which the student is registered. After a regularly scheduled course section begins, the college shall provide a 75 percent refund upon the request of the student if the student officially withdraws or is officially withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to or on the 10 percent point of the scheduled hours of the course section. This sub-section applies to all course sections except those course sections that begin and end on the same calendar day. Colleges shall not provide a student a refund using State funds after the start of a course section that begins and ends on the same calendar day. After a non-regularly scheduled course section begins, the college shall provide a 75 percent refund upon the request of the student if the student withdraws or is withdrawn by the college from the course section prior to or on the 10th calendar day after the start of the course section. Please allow four to six weeks for refund. Registration fees for self-supporting classes are non-refundable once the class begins. Local fees, such as malpractice insurance, accident insurance, drug screen fees, criminal background check fees, and CPR card fees are non-refundable once the class begins. Class Cancellation Policy Bladen Community College Continuing Education Division reserves the right to cancel classes/seminar/workshops due to insufficient preregistration and/or enrollment. Debt to Bladen Community College must be paid prior to registration for courses. Basic Skills Plus While being enrolled in classes to earn a high school credential students can also be enrolled in Nursing Assistant, Welding,, or Early Childhood courses with no tuition charge. Page 11