CareerStep
Wake Tech has teamed up with online educational partner CareerStep, which offers online training programs in various health sciences disciplines, from medical coding to phlebotomy to pharmacy technician.
All courses are taught by industry experts with thorough knowledge of the programs, and some courses prepare students for industry-recognized certifications. Some of these programs are similar to, but unaffiliated with, the programs offered solely by Wake Tech.
Check out the available courses below, or browse CareerStep's course catalog for a full list of training options.
CareerStep Courses
Healthcare IT Professional Part 1
Course ID: HIT-3500ACS | Overview
Healthcare IT Professionals Part 1 will help support the use of technology in the healthcare setting. Their specific responsibilities vary by position; however, responsibilities could include: installing and maintaining electronic health record systems, working as part of an internal IT team, or providing technical support to employees throughout a healthcare facility.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302051 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register | ||
| 303023 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Healthcare IT Professional Part 2
Course ID: HIT-3500DCS | Overview
This course is a continuation of Part 1, teaching professionals how to support the use of technology in healthcare setting. Specific responsibilities will vary according to position, but could include installing and maintaining electronic health record systems, working as part of an internal IT team, or providing technical support to employees throughout a healthcare facility.
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Pharmacy Technician Part 1
Course ID: PHM-3250ACS | Overview
The Pharmacy Technician course is the first course in a two-part program that prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam (PTCE). This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to aid in the successful daily operation of a pharmacy. Course modules will emphasize pharmacy job roles and responsibilities, keyboarding accuracy and skills, knowledge of computer hardware and software, communication skills, customer service techniques, payment processing, familiarity with various forms of insurance plans, producing audit logs, and pharmacy law, regulations, and standards. Please note that the Pharmacy Technician Part I course is a non-degree, non-credit Continuing Education course that provides career training and the first step in preparation for an industry-related certification.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302064 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register | ||
| 303034 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Pharmacy Technician Part 2
Course ID: PHM-3250BCS | Overview
Pharmacy Technician Part 2 is the second course in a two-part program that prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam (PTCE). This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to aid in the successful daily operation of a pharmacy. Course modules will emphasize pharmacy job roles and responsibilities institutional pharmacy settings. Students also will be provided with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy inventory management, vaccination and immunization skills, understanding of HIPPA laws and how to prepare various types of prescriptions through a 200-hour externship at a pharmacy. In the internship, students also will demonstrate their knowledge of pharmacology, prescriptions, pharmaceutical calculations, and non-sterile compounding. Note: As you approach the internship portion of the course, students will be required to complete a drug screening and background check. If a student does not pass the drug screening and/or background check, s/he can continue working in the Online Working in the Pharmacy Part 2 course, but the student will not be eligible to participate in the pharmacy externship. If a student does not pass the drug screening and/or background check, s/he also has the opportunity to drop the Online Working in the Pharmacy Part II course as long as the drop request is submitted and approved before the course census date.
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Medical Coding for Outpatient & Inpatient Services: Part 1
Course ID: AMC-3010ACS | Overview
In partnership with Career Step, Wake Tech offers part one of a two-part course preparing students for careers in the medical industry. Coding and billing professionals translate medical records into standardized codes that are used to bill patients and third-party payers, such as Medicare and private insurance companies. Students will also learn administrative office practices relating to health information management, electronic health records, laws and ethics, computer fundamentals, and biomedical sciences (medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology). This program is trusted by leaders in the health care field nationwide. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CBCS, CPC, COC or CCS-P certification exams.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302049 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 39 | Register | ||
| 303021 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Medical Coding for Outpatient & Inpatient Services: Part 2
Course ID: AMC-3015ACS | Overview
In partnership with Career Step, Wake Tech offers part two of this two-part course. Medical Coding and Billing prepares students for careers in the medical industry. Coding and billing professionals translate medical records into standardized codes that are used to bill patients and third-party payers, such as Medicare and private insurance companies. Participants will learn administrative office practices relating to medical billing, ICD-10-CM outpatient coding, Federal Qualified Health Centers, telehealth for coding and ICD-10-PCS inpatient coding methodologies. This program is trusted by the leading provider of health care services in the U.S. and one of the country's largest managed healthcare companies, among others. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CBCS, CPC, COC or CCS-P certification exams.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302050 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 88.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Medical Administrative Assistant w/EHR Program
Course ID: OST-2800ACS | Overview
Earn certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) or Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)! This interactive, online curriculum includes more than 20 hours of training on the industry-standard ezEMRx EHR software, to make sure students are qualified for the workplace. The course also covers Microsoft Office basics, healthcare documentation and reimbursement, medical practice finances, standard office procedures, and other medical office management topics. Students are provided with personalized, one-on-one support from experienced instructors – throughout the course and after graduation.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302060 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 39 | Register | ||
| 303031 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Phlebotomy Technician Part 1
Course ID: PBT-3022ACS | Overview
Take the next steps toward a new career in healthcare with this Phlebotomy Technician course! Throughout your program, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you be successful on the job! You’ll cover topics like infection control, anatomy and physiology, and testing and lab procedures. You’ll also cover venipuncture and your course includes a venipuncture kit that can help you practice your skills. Additionally, an externship is included with your Phlebotomy Technician program to get hands-on practice, gain valuable knowledge, and apply your training through exposure in the healthcare field.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302061 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 38 | Register | ||
| 303032 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Phlebotomy Technician Part 2
Course ID: PBT-3022BCS | Overview
This course is a continuation of Part 1, teaching individuals how to provide professional communication in healthcare setting, follow HIPPA guidelines, understand medical laws and ethics, and practice the fundamentals of Phlebotomy in preparation for the 40-hour clinical externship.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302062 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 39 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Patient Care Technician with Externship Part 1
Course ID: MED-3300SCS | Overview
Our online Patient Care Technician classes are designed to help you take the next steps toward a new career in healthcare. Throughout your program, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you be successful on the job! You’ll cover topics like general patient care, pharmacology basics, infection control and foundational healthcare knowledge. Additionally, an externship is included with your Patient Care Technician program to get hands-on practice, gain valuable knowledge, and apply your training through exposure in the healthcare field.
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Patient Care Technician with Externship Part 2
Course ID: MED-3300TCS | Overview
This course is a continuation of Part 1, teaching individuals how to provide professional communication in healthcare setting, follow HIPPA guidelines, understand medical laws and ethics, and practice the fundamentals of Phlebotomy and EKG practices in preparation for the 100-hour clinical externship.
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Healthcare Documentation Specialist Part 1
Course ID: HIT-3700ACS | Overview
Our online Healthcare Documentation Specialist classes are designed to help you take the next steps toward a new career in healthcare. Throughout your program, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you be successful on the job! You’ll cover topics like HIPAA, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology and Electronic Health Records.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302055 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register | ||
| 303025 | Online | CAREER STEP LLC | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Healthcare Documentation Specialist Part 2
Course ID: HIT-3700BCS | Overview
This course is a continuation of Part 1, teaching individuals how to provide professional documentation of patient records in healthcare setting, understand basic pharmacology, scribe essentials and patient release of information.
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
