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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Pathways at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.
CNA to Sonographer
Build on direct patient care to enter diagnostic medical sonography, one of the highest-paid imaging careers.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →CNA to Radiologic Technologist
Step into medical imaging — your patient-care background is an advantage in rad tech admissions.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist
Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.
Typical timeline: 2 years
View pathway →ADN to BSN (RN-to-BSN)
Complete your bachelor of science in nursing online or part-time while you keep working as an RN.
Typical timeline: 18 months
View pathway →LPN to RN Bridge
Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.
Typical timeline: 18 months
View pathway →CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)
Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree — the fastest route to RN licensure.
Typical timeline: 2 years
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