Beaufort County Community College is helping students take meaningful steps into healthcare careers. On May 15, Beaufort CCC awarded 68 certifications across six short-term training programs, including Nurse Aide I and II, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), and Medical Billing and Coding. These certifications mark a major milestone for students seeking immediate employment in healthcare settings.
Thanks to the Beaufort Promise Scholarship, registration fees for these programs are covered for qualifying students. The college continues to expand its offerings to meet local workforce needs and support student success.
Preparing Students for Critical Roles
Graduates of the Nurse Aide programs are trained in personal care and basic nursing skills, with a focus on assisting elderly patients. Phlebotomy graduates are equipped with techniques for collecting and handling blood samples. Pharmacy Technician students learn to assist in preparing prescriptions, while RMA graduates are prepared for both clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices. Medical Billing and Coding students are trained in the documentation and insurance processes that support healthcare operations.
Graduates Include:
Nurse Aide I: Zoey Barnes, Kristy Beacham, Dacia Brown, Emilie Finch, Faith Griffis, Keyandra Holloway, Makayla Kirk, Deviyah Minor, Sara Moore, Savannah Pence, Taionah Selby, Ivey Smith, Mary Williams, Kaitlyn Williamson, Leah Woodley, Destinee Walker, Khaimese Webb, and Xiaojia Zheng.
Nurse Aide II: Annecia Lewis, Marie Perez, Alexia Sherrod, Rakemia Slade, and Haven Grimes.
Phlebotomy: Breanna Benson, Demetria Bland, Jalice Ewell, Tabathea Gibbs, Chloe Lassiter, Peyton Rader, Melissa Stephenson, Emily Warren, and Kendall Warren.
Pharmacy Technician: Savannah Davenport, Kimani Gray, Christa Harris, Megan Huettmann, Malcolm Meetze, Piper Midyette, Candy Purvis, Katie Pridgen, Rylei Smith, Amanda Whitaker, and Maci Williams.
Medical Billing and Coding: Sharon Amick, Brenda Blount, Latasha Blount, Alexandria Morris, Clarice Patrick, Diana Spruill, Tasha Taylor, and Daja Vincent.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA): Vergenell Anderson, Ashley Bridgers, Dessedria Crandall, Paula Davis, Haley Hedgepeth, Zikeria Hardy, Katherine Price, Destiny Rhines, Tamia Belcher, and Janaiah Webb.
Community Health Worker: Guadalupe Hernandez-Pablo, Nicole James, and Bryant Williams.
Several RMA students—Destiny Rhines, Vergenell Anderson, Ashley Bridgers, and Paula Davis—also earned the EKG/Cardiovascular Technician certification.
New Program Launching in June
Building on its commitment to workforce development, Beaufort CCC is launching a new Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist course on June 2. This primarily online course trains students to manage digital patient records and prepares them for the national certification exam. It is ideal for students entering the healthcare field, administrative professionals, or medical workers seeking new credentials. Like other short-term healthcare programs, registration is free for qualifying students under the Beaufort Promise Scholarship.
More information on how to apply for Beaufort Promise or contact Jackie Butcher at 252-940-6263.