Medical Laboratory Technology. The Division also offers the Associate of Applied Science Degrees
in Cardiovascular Technology, with Invasive and Non-Invasive options, Paramedic, and Surgical
Technology. In addition, students may obtain a Technical Certificate in either Dental Assisting,
Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic. For
more information, please call 423.323.0238 or email
. Visit the
Division Office location in the Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP), 300 W. Main Street
in downtown Kingsport.
Health Services
(Room C2112, Blountville) – Health Services at Northeast State is committed to
helping you achieve a bright future and a long life. Health Services works with students, faculty, and
staff on health issues and promotes good health practices within the College and community. Health
Services provides clinic services, helps students access community health resources, facilitates
health and wellness promotion, and serves on campus committees related to the health and wellness
of the College community.
A Medical Clinic staffed by licensed Nurse Practitioners is available to students two half-days a
week by same-day appointment. A Registered Nurse coordinates and provides Health Services for
students, faculty, and staff that include assessment of minor illness, first aid, flu vaccines, blood
pressure monitoring, and provision of over-the-counter medications. Clinics are available on the
Blountville (C2112), Elizabethton (E113), Johnson City (J1012), and Kingsport (RCHP148)
campuses, with scheduled visits to Bristol and Gray, per each semester’s rotation. Self-Care Stations
with supplies for first aid and minor illnesses are available at no charge. Self-Care Stations are
located on the Blountville, Bristol, Elizabethton, Gray, Johnson City, and Kingsport campuses.
Contact the staff by calling 423.323.0212 or by emailing
. Visit
the office location in the General Studies Building or go online to
for clinic locations, hours of operation, services, and self-
help resources.
High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing
(Room C2101, Blountville) – Testing Services
administers the Tennessee High School Equivalency Diploma examination to residents in the
service delivery area of Northeast State. For more information, please go online to
call 423.354.2587, or email
. Visit the
office location in the General Studies Building.
Honors Program
(Room H203, Blountville) – The Honors Program holds as its central purpose and
philosophy the stimulation and encouragement of academic excellence and intellectual growth. It
strives to bring together dedicated faculty and highly motivated students who share a commitment to
the finest qualities of scholarship. The Honors Program is open to new and currently enrolled
students who meet eligibility requirements. Honors Program course offerings are listed in the
semester schedule under the Honors heading. For more information, please call 423.354.2596 or
email
. Visit the office location in the Locke Humanities Complex.
Humanities Division
(Room H129, Blountville) – The Division of Humanities provides University
Parallel programs designed to transfer to senior institutions and provides general education courses
required in both university parallel programs and in selected technical education academic
programs. The Division provides instruction in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities (Music,
Art, Philosophy, and Humanities), History, and Theatre. Courses in these academic disciplines are
designed to offer students a common set of learning experiences which enhance their ability to
function effectively in an increasingly complex society. For more information, please call
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