Important Notice for Prospective Nurse Aide I/CNA, Phlebotomy, and Clinical Massage Students
Success in healthcare begins with a strong foundation. While not required, our free 12-hour Intro to Health Care Careers course is strongly recommended for students planning to enroll in the NAI/CNA, Phlebotomy, and Clinical Massage tracks.
This course is thoughtfully designed to empower you with:
- Medical Terminology: Communicate with precision and clarity.
- Medical Math: Build the confidence and accuracy required for patient safety.
- Professional Soft Skills: Develop the interpersonal strengths essential for high-quality patient care.
We are committed to your success, and this course ensures you have the tools you need to thrive from day one.
To be added to the waitlist for our 12-hour fee-waived Intro to Health Care Careers class.
For program-specific questions, please contact:
- Nurse Aide: (828) 398-7878
- 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.
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, 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
- 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 or email: HealthOccupationsConEd@abtech.edu
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
