Medical & Health Continuing Education

Activity Director

This course is designed to provide basic training to individuals desiring to become an Activity Director in a healthcare related setting, such as long term care or assisted living facilities or adult care homes.

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) program at Forsyth Tech prepares individuals to provide high-quality, person-centered support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across community and residential settings.

Veterinary Assistant

Embark on a fulfilling journey into the world of animal care with our Veterinary Assistant courses at Forsyth Tech Community College. In partnership with industry experts, we offer comprehensive training that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to assist veterinarians and contribute to the well-being of animals.

Certified Electronic Health Records(CEHR) Specialist

The Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) is offered 100% online using the Blackboard learning management system. This course prepares students to manage and maintain electronic health records (EHR) in various healthcare settings. Students will learn how to navigate EHR systems, ensure accurate documentation, support patient data management, and comply with healthcare regulations. This course aligns with industry standards and prepares students for the National Health career Association (NHA) CEHRS certification exam.ed on the cards, not on the page

Medical Coding Program

This 4-course program is 100% online using the Blackboard learning management system. It is designed to develop medical coding skills. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic and procedural coding in the outpatient facility. Students will learn the foundation of medical terminology including anatomy and physiology, the proper way to review medical charts and physician documents, the rules and regulations of medical coding, coding errors to be avoided and preparation to become a professional coder.

Community Health Worker

This course is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (Health Departments, Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics, Faith-based Organizations, etc.). Instruction is designed to cover the nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW which include communication, capacity building, service coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach, personal/professional skills. The knowledge base competencies will cover health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients including but not limited to chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, and cancer. Some of the social issues covered will include safety, emergency preparedness, social isolation, and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Students will also learn about the changing health care landscape in North Carolina and how to work with their clients in connecting them to resources through NCCARES 360 and others.

Interpreting in Health and Human Services

If you are fluent in English and Spanish, if you like to help people, if you are interested in working in the health and/or human services field, and if you are looking to add a skill to your resume, then the Certificate in Health and Human Services may be right for you!

One of the fastest-growing needs of the health community is for qualified and professionally trained interpreters. Interpreters must have a strong understanding and grasp of medical terminology and common words for those terms in both languages as well as cultural understanding of the Hispanic and American Culture.

American Heart Association Certification Courses

this is used on the cards, not on the page

Medical Unit Secretary

This course is designed to prepare an individual for employment as a medical unit secretary in either a hospital or a skilled nursing center.

The class includes 120-130 hours of classroom training and 50-100 hours of clinical experience at a local hospital. Course content includes medical and drug terminology, receptionist and telephone duties, hospital procedures, and a HRD component covering communication skills, team work and customer service.

Medical Office I: Terminology and Coding

Medical Office I will prepare students for an entry-level job in a doctor’s office or clinic. It does not prepare students to be a professional coder. In the first half of the course, students receive an introduction to medical terminology. In the second half of the course, students receive an introduction in how to convert a medical procedure or disease into a number code for insurance billing.

Registered Behavior Technician(RBT)

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT^®) is a nationally recognized paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering direct behavior-analytic services, implementing behavior plans developed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and collecting data. The benefits of taking the RBT course include options to work with and support children and adults with autism, intellectual, developmental and behavioral disabilities and disorders.

Phlebotomy

This training equips students with the skills to draw blood specimens from patients for testing and analysis. A phlebotomist’s responsibilities include maintaining blood collection equipment, communicating effectively with patients, selecting venipuncture sites, handling blood specimens with care, entering test data into the computer, and performing clerical tasks related to record-keeping. The course includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on clinical experience, which takes place in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and central processing areas

Telemetry Cardiovascular Technician

This course is designed to prepare the student to become a Certified EKG (ECG) and Telemetry Technician and to gain employment.  The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart as it relates to cardiac rhythm interpretations, principles of EKG, rhythm recognition of sinus, atrial, junctional, ventricular, pacemaker, and heart block rhythms.  Skills will include operating EKG equipment, printing and mounting cardiac rhythm strips, as well as interpreting over 30 cardiac rhythms produced from 12 and 6 lead telemetry monitors. A 24-hour clinical component is included.

Nursing Assistant II Refresher Program

This course is designed to assess and validate NAII Skills competencies for candidates whose NAII certification lapsed in the previous 24 months. The skills include Oxygen Therapy, Sterile Dressing Changes, Wound Irrigations, Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Care, Ostomy Care, Fecal Disimpaction, Tracheostomy Care, Urinary Catheterizations, and IV Assistive Activities.

Nursing Assistant II Hybrid Program

The Dorothy L. Lougee, Nursing Assistant II hybrid course integrates online instructions, In person lab work, and clinical practice. The online component of the class is through Blackboard, a virtual learning environment, offering students guided study through the various course modules, while ensuring participation through assigned readings, weekly assignments, as well as discussion board postings. Typically, students are given a week to submit assignments online, with periodic commentary and discussion board postings to be included by the instructor(s) and other students. This course is ideal for students who are proficient in the use of technology, independent in their work processes, and are in need of a flexible classroom schedule. A course calendar is available for students to reference the days and times in which they are required to attend campus for exams, lab work, and for the clinical component of the course

Nursing Assistant II Program

The Nursing Assistant II course at Forsyth Tech is a 160 hour state approved course which teaches basic nursing skills to the student in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Tasks include oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, sterile dressing changes, IV fluid assistive activities, ostomy care, gastrostomy feedings/nasogastric feedings, and catheterizations. Classroom, laboratory and clinical learning experiences are included.

Nursing Assistant I Refresher Program

The Nursing Assistant I Refresher course is a 48 hour (non-clinical) state approved course designed to update individuals who have been listed within the past two years on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry but let their certification lapse. This course is also a refresher for Nursing Assistants registered in another state (current or lapsed within the previous two years) who are seeking certification as a Nursing Assistant in North Carolina. Students are prepared to take the North Carolina Nurse Aide Competency Examination, a requirement for listing on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry.

Nursing Assistant I Hybrid Program

The Nursing Assistant I course at Forsyth Tech is a state-approved course which teaches basic nursing skills to the student. Such skills are required to provide personal care for patients, residents, the elderly and others requiring medical assistance in a healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on patient safety and infection control, the aging process, communication, legal and ethical issues, patient rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, proper body mechanics and mental health. This course includes a clinical component.

Nursing Assistant I Program

The Nursing Assistant I course at Forsyth Tech is a state approved course which teaches basic nursing skills to the student. Such skills are required to provide personal care for patients, residents, the elderly, and others requiring medical assistance in a healthcare setting. Emphasis is placed on patient safety and infection control, the aging process, communication, legal and ethical issues, patient rights, personal care, vital signs, elimination, nutrition, emergencies, rehabilitation, proper body mechanics and mental health.

Medication Aide

This NC Board of Nursing approved course is designed to meet the training requirements to become qualified as a Medication Aide. It will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology and legal implications.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

This course prepares students for a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable to any healthcare team. Students will learn skills to perform duties from the front office to the back office. Core topics include principles of allied health, anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, medical assistant office procedures, and pharmacology. clinical lab procedures & phlebotomy, clinical procedures, medical law & ethics and communications, advanced laboratory procedures & minor medical office surgeries.

NCFAST Certification

Certificate

This program, offered in partnership with Goodwill and the Department of Health & Human Services, prepares you for an entry-level role determining eligibility for public assistance programs.

Introduction to Autism

Certificate

This course is designed to help prepare individuals to work with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in educational, home-based, or community settings. Emphasis is on understanding ASDs and working with families of children with ASDs, managing challenging behaviors associated with ASDs, and evidenced-based practices for targeting communication, play, self-help, and social skills of children with ASDs.

Central Sterile Processing

Certificate

This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management.

Forsyth County Precinct Officials Certification

Certificate

Forsyth County Precinct Officials Certification Course
This course is designed to prepare individuals to serve as precinct officials during elections in Forsyth County. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of election laws, voting procedures, and the responsibilities of precinct officials. The training emphasizes:
Election Day Operations: Setting up polling places, managing voter check-in, and ensuring compliance with state and county regulations.
Voting Equipment & Technology: Hands-on instruction for operating voting machines and troubleshooting common issues.
Voter Assistance & Accessibility: Best practices for supporting voters, including those with disabilities, while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Ethics & Security: Safeguarding election integrity through proper handling of ballots and adherence to ethical standards.