BCC Graduates First Dental Assisting Class
“Our community is very supportive of our students,”
Brunswick Community College (BCC) graduated its first- ever Dental Assisting I students. BCC’s first 11 graduates will soon be helping to fulfill the ever-growing demand for quality dental care. The only Dental Assisting I program in Brunswick County, BCC’s was made possible through partnerships with local dental offices and with East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine.
said Joy Roberts, program director.
“I am excited for these graduates starting a new career in dental assisting. The majority of the graduates plan to stay and work in Brunswick County.”
High-Cost Healthcare Workforce Expansion Grant Funds Nursing Program The North Carolina Community College System awarded Brunswick Community College $398,604 as part of a High-Cost Healthcare Workforce Expansion grant. This award will be used to fund additional expenses to expand nursing programs at BCC. This includes hiring more faculty to maintain appropriate student-to-faculty ratios, increasing instructional supplies and materials by 25%, and purchasing new program equipment like simulation mannequins. By expanding nursing program capacity through this grant, BCC aims to produce more highly trained nurses to meet workforce demands while maintaining a quality education.
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