Medical/Clerical Programs
For questions please call 336.723.7023 option 2 or e-mail forsythtechcced@forsythtech.edu.
Certified EHR Specialist CareersNOW
Train for high demand administrative positions in the medical community! Learn data management skills such as entry and transmission of patient data, restoration of electronic records, billing and coding, medical report, patient charting, and HIPAA privacy regulations. This course requires you to sit for the national certification exam administered by National Healthcareer Association.
Note: National certification costs an additional $117.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent, reading/language placement and basic computer skills tests. (Free and offered on West Campus)
Memo required — bring photo ID, diploma, basic computer skills and placement test scores to room 34, West Campus.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2020 - 08/05/2020 |
Mon, Wed, Thu | 06:00PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 18 | $190.00 | 11.90 | 138228 | Yes |
Books:
SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow–2019 ed. ISBN: 978-0-323-64197-5
Medical Terminology: A Short Course 8th ed. ISBN: 978-0-323-44492-7
Electronic Medical Records/Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist/User Manual
West Campus Bookstore (336.734.7754)
Medical Office I: Introduction to Terminology & Coding CareersNOW
Prepare for an entry-level job in a doctor’s office or clinic when you complete this introductory course and Medical Office II.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2020 - 06/17/2020 06/22/2020 - 08/03/2020 |
Mon, Wed Mon, Wed | 06:00PM - 09:00PM 06:00PM - 09:00PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 100 GWIL Goodwill Industries 100 | $190.00 | 7.80 | 138170 | No |
Books:
Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide 8th ed. ISBN: 978-1-4963-1888-6
2019 Step-By-Step Coding ISBN: 978-0-323-58219-3
West Campus Bookstore (336.734.7754)
Medical Office II: Billing/EMR CareersNOW
Learn to use electronic medical records for patient record keeping, appointment scheduling, billing for services, posting of payments and generating accounting reports. Prerequisite: Medical Office I
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2020 - 07/08/2020 |
Mon, Wed | 06:00PM - 09:00PM | West Campus 27 | $135.00 | 4.50 | 138226 | Yes |
Books:
Medical Office II: Billing Electronic Medical Records User Guide
West Campus Bookstore (336.734.7754)
Medical Unit Secretary CareersNOW
Prepare to work as a medical unit secretary in a hospital or skilled nursing center. This course covers medical terminology, hospital record keeping and hospital procedures.
Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent, criminal background check/drug screen and immunizations required for clinical placement.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2020 - 07/29/2020 07/30/2020 - 08/18/2020 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 07:00PM - 10:00PM 07:00PM - 10:00PM | BGH Bob Greene Hall W304 WFCT Wake Forrest Univ Med Ct 100 | $208.00 | 15.90 | 138234 | Yes |
Books:
Health Unit Coordinating 7th Ed. ISBN: 978-1-4557-0720-1
West Campus Bookstore (336.734.7754)
Pharmacy Assistant CareersNOW
Would you like to work in a retail pharmacy? This course will prepare you for an entry- level job in a retail pharmacy. Use this course to start your path toward becoming a Certified Pharmacy Technician! Prerequisite: High school diploma or equivalent.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2020 - 07/23/2020 |
Tue, Thu | 06:00PM - 09:00PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 306 | $135.00 | 4.80 | 138232 | No |
Books:
The Pharmacy Technician 6th Edition ISBN: 978-1-61731-487-2
West Campus Bookstore (336.734.7754)
