Important Notice for Prospective Health Occupations Students
If you have previously added your name to the waitlist for a Health Occupations course — such as Nurse Aide I, Nurse Aide II, Phlebotomy, or Clinical Massage — you will be contacted by phone or email with instructions to register for the Introduction to Health Care Careers class.
This 12-hour, fee-waived course introduces students to the world of health care careers and the professional qualities essential for success in these demanding yet rewarding fields.
If you have not yet been added to a waitlist, please call (828) 398-7878 to have your information entered.
For program-specific questions, please contact:
- Nurse Aide: (828) 398-7368
- Phlebotomy: (828) 398-7486
- Clinical Massage: (828) 398-7265
Please note that depending on the coordinator’s availability, calls may be returned the following business day.
For Information On Health Occupations Programs
Call (828) 398-7878 or email: HealthOccupationsConEd@abtech.edu
Healthcare jobs will always be in high demand, and we need a strong healthcare workforce to meet that demand.
If you are looking for a new career or are a current healthcare professional, these exciting courses/programs will prepare you for numerous jobs available, including Medication Aide, Medical Terminology, Nurse Aide Level I and II, Clinical Massage, Dental Radiology, and many more. A career in the healthcare field is rewarding and constantly changing, so be ready by keeping up with the pace.
Check out our Healthcare class schedule.
Programs that Health Occupations at A-B Tech offer are:
- Nurse Aide I
- Nurse Aide II
- Nurse Aide I Refresher
- Medication Aide
- Clinical Massage
- Dental Radiology
- Phlebotomy
- Direct Support Professional
If you are interested in enhancing your work life or changing your career, you might be interested in attending one of the Health Occupations programs. For more information, please call the Health Occupations office at (828) 398-7878.
Please note the increases in supply fees for some courses.
Note: Basic Life Support CPR card cost increased to $10.00 from the original $5.00
Health Occupations Staff
Teresa Robinson
Director of Health Occupations
- Phone: (828) 398-7960
- Email: teresamrobinson@abtech.edu
Cathy Banks
Coordinator Program Operations
- Phone: (828) 398-7186
- Email: cathymbanks@abtech.edu
Teresa Nix
Data Purchasing Specialist
- Phone: (828) 398-7332
- Email: teresawnix@abtech.edu
Joan Gilmore
Student Support
- Phone (828) 398-7878
- Email joanlgilmore@abtech.edu
