Oct. 27 , 2023 | Stay Connected, Stay Informed | |
NETC Medical Assistant student Mamie Herring, 20, of Dillon, practices blood drawing on a simulation mannequin at the Dillon Campus. | |
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Fall is a busy time for Northeastern Technical College’s senior medical assistant students who are wrapping up their courseload in the field.
It’s not the easiest time for them as most juggle families and work along with furthering their education and broadening their skill sets for a starter career in the medical field.
NETC Instructor Latanyia Hunter’s Medical Assistant class discussed their experiences in the program, which The Roundup will be cataloguing through the rest of the semester.
During Fall 2023, Mamie Herring, 20, began clinical work at McLeod Orthopedics in Florence, S.C. – a more specialized practice than she was used to.
Her day job was working in urgent care as she balances work, school, and burgeoning family life being recently engaged.
“I love it,” the Dillon native said. “It’s a different experience.”
Herring says she’s doubling up her education in the field learning how bones and ligaments work and how they often are worn or damaged.
Anatomy classes, should Herring continue through NETC’s health programs, are required for an associates of nursing degree (ADN) that would put her in the registered nursing program.
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A medical assistant is an allied healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a physician or other licensed healthcare providers.
They perform a wide range of administrative and clinical tasks from drawing blood to billing and insurance – NETC stacks medical assistants on top of CNA and phlebotomy certifications making well-rounded and marketing students to exists the program.
To sign up for the medical assistant program, students must:
- Complete 22 credits with a minimum grade of average of 2.0 in all 22 credits for Nurse Preparatory Certificate program.
- Submit results of annual tuberculin skin test (TST) and current Basic Life Support—Provider (BLS) by the American Heart Association.
- Submit information and fees for background checks and toxicology screenings.
For more information visit www.netc.edu or call 800.921.7399.
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Click the EKG machine
to see the requirements for NETC Medical Assistant Program.
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Interested in entering the medical field? Look into CNA/Phlebotomy as a starter position. | |
Interested in becoming a Registered Nurse? Click on the RN logo to see its course pathway. | |
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and NETC did it's part. Click on each photo to see how Marlboro County, Dillon, Pageland, and Cheraw campuses participated. | |
Need a lift?
PDRTA offers public transportation routes Cheraw, Dillon,
and Marlboro County. Buses routinely stop at NETC Cheraw Campus.
Find your Route!
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Lunch and Learning
Scotland Memorial representatives treated NETC's Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students to lunch Oct. 26 in Building 800 on the Cheraw campus.
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Trailblazers inch close to Madden playoff spot
Trailblazer Billy Thompson gained ground entering the playoffs Oct. 17 scoring a win against Fort Scott Community College in Madden, bringing his Tier 1 record to 2-4.
“Despite his record Thompson still has a small chance of making the postseason,” NETC Esports Head Coach Tyler Nolan. “There are three teams with two wins in our group, one is Thompson's Week 7 opponent.”
With a win this week against Carl Albert State, and a little help from other teams in the group, Thompson could make the playoffs as the fourth seed from his group, Nolan said.
NETC athletes play under the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Northeastern Technical College athletes must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average and 12 credit hours for the semester. Under the NJCAA rules, there are no age caps for participation.
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Nick Oakley lost 0-3 against Iowa Western Community College Oct. 16 bringing his season record to 0-6 in Tier 2 play.
The games were much closer than the 0-3 loss shows as each game came down to the wire.
He finishes up his season this week with a BYE/WIN as his original scheduled opponent has withdrawn from the season.
This brings Oakley’s final record to 1-6.
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NETC took on Northwest College of Powell, Wyoming in Week 2 of COD 4v4 Tier 2 play.
“We still have some work to do as they lost the match 3-0, bringing their record to 0-2,” NETC Head Coach Tyler Nolan said.
With each player having little competitive experience, the squad looks to build some team chemistry as they head into Week 3, he said.
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In Overwatch, NETC took on Pratt Community College of Pratt, Kansas, Oct. 17 in Week 2 of Tier 2 play suffering another lopsided 3-0 loss bringing their record to 0-2.
“Each player for the Trailblazers team has no competitive Overwatch experience”, NETC Head Coach Tyler Nolan said.
“This season will be a learning experience as the team finds out firsthand what it takes to win in Overwatch.”
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Victor Barrington and David Hancock lost a close 2-1 battle Oct. 19 against Coastal Bend College.
After an 8-3 loss in Game 1, the duo took Game 2 12-10, with Victor accounting for 11 of the team's 12 eliminations.
“Victor and David got off to a rough start in Game 3 and were unable to turn it around as they lost 6-0,” NETC Head Coach Tyler Nolan said.
After 2 weeks, Barrington and Hancock have a 1-1 record.
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NETC Foundation is a non-profit organization providing student scholarships and assists in capital, emergency and equipment expenses. | | | |
Golfers move needle
at mid-season final
NETC golfers saw improvements on the course at the 2023-24 season pause.
NETC returned to Tennessee Oct. 22-24 to the Atomic City Classic at Oak Ridge Country Club in Oak Ridge.
Ethan Jones dipped one spot on the rankings placing 70 shooting 23 over par for a total score of 189 (94, 95). Jones finished the fall season leading the Trailblazers in rank.
Victor Barrington switched places with teammate Hunter Lee. Barrington, jumped a spot to No. 73 shooting 24 over par for a total of 2023 (107, 96); Lee dropped a ranking spot to 74 shooting 46 over part for a 222 total (104, 118).
The Trailblazers pause for the colder months and return in spring with a new schedule.
NETC golfers play under the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Northeastern Technical College athletes must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average and 12 credit hours for the semester. Under the NJCAA rules, there are no age caps for participation.
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Valorant Returns 7:30 p.m. Thursdays | |
| Monday | 6:30 p.m. Fortnite No-Build (Tier 3) | | Tuesday | 6 p.m. Super Smash Bros. (Tier 1)
7 p.m. COD 4v4 (Tier 2) | | Wednesday | 6 p.m. Madden (Tier 1)
6 p.m. Overwatch (Tier 2) | | Thursday | 7:30 p.m. Valorant (Tier 3) | | Friday | 6 p.m. COD: Warzone2 (Tier 2-3) | | |
CHERAW CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION MAP | |
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Construction will create changes to entries,
walkways and parking on the Cheraw Campus.
Access on the east side of campus can be made through the 200 Building, the 300 Building gate and the east entrance of the 500 Building. The construction area will block access and parking at the 800 Building and west side of the 500 Building.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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| Nov 1-22 | Food Drive | | Nov. 10 | Open House 10 a.m - noon Cheraw | | Nov. 14 | Open House 1-3 p.m. Cheraw | | Nov. 23-24 | Thanksgiving Holidays | | Nov. 28 | Area Commission Meeting | | Nov. 29 | Open House 4-6 p.m. Cheraw | | Nov. 30 | Pinning Ceremony Cheraw | | |
Blaze named editor of The Roundup
Northeastern Technical College named mascot Blaze as the editor of its weekly newsletter The Roundup.
Blaze, originally hired in 2019 as NETC’s mascot, expands his duties at the school from morale booster and representative to engaging and expanding Northeastern Technical College brand into the school service area.
“I am truly honored to lead this esteemed publication into its next chapter,” Blaze said. "I'm dedicated to maintaining our commitment to delivering informative and engaging content while bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our readers."
In his public appearances, Blaze has not been the conversationalist even though he is the first in his den to comprehend human language.
“With the advent of new communication technologies, I, as a wolf, can now better serve the school,” Blaze said. "And, more important, you."
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First, thank you for clicking open The Roundup.
Second, share it.
The Roundup is a work in progress; for those who have been checking out the newsletter, the look has gone through many changes since August and will be experimental – boring is not a word that describes technical colleges, and neither should our communications to you.
The overall goal of The Roundup is to be informative, not just reminding you about events on our campuses (those are important, too) but also to help spark some ideas to help your future or pass along to somebody you know to help them.
One of the inspirational parts of NETC is its students.
NETC Instructor Latonyia Hunter’s senior medical assistant students spoke openly about their experiences in the course but one of the takeaways is how each student comes from varying points in their lives.
The age range in this one class is 20 to 46 with one student barreling down her pathway to becoming a nurse practitioner she made up her mind to do in elementary school to a retired law enforcement officer who begins her second career.
What they all have in common is that they are taking a chance on themselves and allowed NETC to be a vehicle to get them to their next stop.
The Roundup will be publishing all of their stories. Even if you or somebody you know isn’t interested in the medical field – the message resonates and hopefully inspires a spark.
Yours,
Blaze.
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