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.
There are no courses available
Course Materials:
- Cengage Unlimited, 1 Term (4 months) ISBN: 9780357700006
- Medical Terminology: A Short Course 8th ed. ISBN: 978-0-323-44492-7
- Electronic Medical Records/Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist/User Manual
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.
There are no courses available
Books:
Medical Terminology: An Illustrated Guide 9th ed. ISBN: 978-1975136376
Step-by-Step Coding 2021 ISBN#9780323
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2023 - 04/24/2023 |
Mon, Wed | 06:00PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 27 | $135.00 | 3.90 | 156680 |
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.
There are no courses available
Books:
Health Unit Coordinating 7th Ed. ISBN: 978-1-4557-0720-1
Main Book Store Technology Building
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.
There are no courses available
Books:
The Pharmacy Technician 7th Edition ISBN# 9781640431386
