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 Objectives
have identified and understood healthcare system roles, including:consumers, providers, government and regulatory agencies, third-party payers, vendors, and trade associations.
have understood and learned to comply with HIPAA regulations
have identified the essential skills, qualities, duties, and strategies of an effective Electronic Health Records Office Professional.
have recognized best practices of medical office management, including staffing, policy, scheduling, and equipment issues.
Outline of Instruction
Program Orientation
Computer Fundamentals
Introduction to Healthcare Information Technology
Health Information Management
Coding Basics
Telehealth for Clinical Support
Microsoft Office 2019: Foundations
Computer Technician Core 1
Computer Technician Core 2
Contact Hours
260
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
CompTIA A+ certification as well as the CMAA and CEHRS certifications from the National Healthcareer Association. The CompTIA A+ certification is included!
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
None
Learning Supplies Needed
None
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is for anyone interested in a Health Information Technology Career.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 313173 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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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 Objectives
have learned to navigate a Windows operating system environment as well as install and operate basic software utilities.
have defined wireless standards and be able to describe the appropriate arrangement of wireless routers
have identified potential hazards to mobile devices and also be able to mitigate those dangers, both physical and software-based.
Outline of Instruction
Principles of Information Security
Service Desk Professional
Computer User Support
Program Completion
Contact Hours
235
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Industry certification prep - Graduate with the skills you need to earn CompTIA A+ certification as well as the CMAA and CEHRS certifications from the National Healthcareer Association. The CompTIA A+ certification is included!
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Healthcare IT Part I
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware
Active internet connection (High speed/Broadband connection recommended)
800 X 600 minimum resolution (1024 X 768 or higher recommended)
Software
Adobe Flash Player (ver. 10 or higher)
Windows Media Player (ver. 10 or higher) or Quicktime Player (ver. 7 or higher)
PDF reader
Browser
Internet Explorer 7.x/8.x/9.x
Firefox 3.x
Safari 4.x or greater (Mac only)
Javascript and cookies must be enabled
Operating System
Microsoft Windows (XP®, Vista®, 7 with latest service pack)
Mac OS X (10.4.11 or greater)
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in Health Information Technology.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 313180 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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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 1
Course Objectives
Identify basic computer hardware and interpret system requirements.
Describe characteristics of healthcare delivery and settings in the United States.
Identify law and regulations related to the healthcare workplace.
Analyze how medical terms are build using common word parts.
Demonstrate how patient records are used and regulated.
Identify major body systems and the organs that comprise them.
Identify major drug standards, legislation, legal responsibilities of the health care practitioner when dispensing medications.
Describe the role medical records take in coding and billing.
Use effective decision-making process to maximize your chances for success.
Outline of Instruction
Pre-Assessment Test 1 for NC
Program Orientation
Computer Fundamentals
Introduction to Healthcare
Law, Liability and Ethics for Healthcare
Comprehensive Medical Terminology
Comprehensive Electronic Health Records
Anatomy and Physiology
Comprehensive Pharmacology
Health Information Management
Career Success in Healthcare
Contact Hours
326
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CBCS, CPC, COC or CCS-P certification exams.
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in Medical Assisting.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 313155 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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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 Objectives
Differentiate between major health insurance programs, government-sponsored health benefit programs, and related federal health care legislation.
Accurately assign and sequence ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services according to the official coding guidelines.
Describe services applicable to FHQC and RHC.
Identify major methods and models of modern telehealth including features, remote monitoring and reimbursement.
Accurately assign and sequence ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes according to official guidelines for inpatient services.
Outline of Instruction
Pre-Assessment Test 2 for NC
Medical Billing 2022
Outpatient Coding 2022
Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
Telehealth for Coding Professionals
Inpatient Coding 2022
Program Completion: Medical Coding
Contact Hours
339
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the CBCS, CPC, COC or CCS-P certification exams.
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in Medical Assisting.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 313172 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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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 Objectives
Identify and describe the basic structure and functions of human body system.
Understand and learn to comply with HIPPA regulations.
Recognize best practices of medical office management, including staffing, policy, scheduling, and equipment issues.
Learn to add and edit data, run reports, and manage templates in the electronic health record software.
Learn to use EHR software to integrate with other devices and share patient data securely.
Outline of Instruction
PROGRAM ORIENTATION
WORKING AS AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
KEYBOARD KINETICS
BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD 2010
BEGINNING MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
HEALTHCARE STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS
HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT
HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION
EXPLORING HEALTHCARE REIMBURSEMENT
MEDICAL WORD BUILDING
BASIC ANATOMY
MASTERING MEDICAL LANGUAGE
GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION
MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES
MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICE FINANCES
FINAL EXAM PREPARATION
Contact Hours
283
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
CMAA and CEHRS
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
High School Diploma is required.
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone interested in Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) certifications.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316497 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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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 Objectives
Be able to name and explain all the systems of the body; Describe the overall structure of the muscular system and nervous system.
Summarize the health professional's responsibilities in assisting the provider with examinations.
Review the causes and diagnostic methods of various infectious and communicable diseases.
Explore procedures and processes used in obtaining blood and urine samples.
Outline of Instruction
Program Orientation
Healthcare Foundational Knowledge
Anatomy and Physiology
General Patient Care
Externship Readiness Skills
Infection Control
Testing and Laboratory Procedures
Patient Care Coordination and Education
Contact Hours
203
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
National Healthcareer Association
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in taking the steps needed to become a Phlebotomy Technician, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316498 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 32 | Register |
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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 Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents.
Summarize Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations for the health care industry.
Summarize HIPAA documentation and training.
Outline of Instruction
Communication and Customer Service in the Healthcare Office
Phlebotomy
Medical Laws and Ethics
Career Success in Healthcare
Phlebotomy Final Exam
Fundamentals of HIPPA
Clinical Externship
Initiating your Externship
Program Completion
Contact Hours
162
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
National Healthcareer Association
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Healthcare IT Part I
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in taking the steps needed to become a Phlebotomy Technician and have completed the Part 1 course, this Part 2 course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316500 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 39 | Register |
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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 Objectives
Translate medical terminology using abbreviations, word building, and important terms.
Be able to name and explain all of the systems of the body.
Summarize the health professional's responsibilities in assisting the provider with examinations.
Review indications, side effects, and adverse reactions of various classifications of drugs.
Outline of Instruction
Program Orientation
Healthcare Foundational Knowledge
Anatomy and Physiology Essentials
General Patient Care
Pharmacology Basics
Infection Control
Externship Readiness Skills
Testing and Laboratory Procedures
Patient Care Coordination
Communication and Customer Service in the Healthcare Office
Contact Hours
250
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification from the National Healthcareer Association
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Would you like to start your career path toward becoming a Patient Care Technician? If so this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316495 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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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 2
Course Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology.
Summarize Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations for the health care industry.
Summarize HIPAA documentation and training.
Outline of Instruction
Phlebotomy
EKG and Cardiovascular
Medical Laws and Ethics
Career Success in Healthcare
Patient Care Technician Final Exam
Fundamentals of HIPPA
Clinical Externship
Initiating your Externship
Program Completion
Contact Hours
212
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification from the National Healthcareer Association
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Patient Care Technician Part I
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you have successfully completed Patient Care Technician Part 1, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316496 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Healthcare Documentation Specialist Part 1
Course Objectives
Be able to name and explain all the systems of the body; Describe the overall structure of the muscular system and nervous system.
Summarize HIPAA documentation and training.
Study Clinical information reporting.
Learn Revenue cycle and financial reporting.
Outline of Instruction
Program Orientation
Law, Liability and Ethics for Healthcare
Comprehensive HIPAA
Comprehensive Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Contact Hours
173
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification from the National Healthcareer Association.
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you are interested in becoming a Healthcare Documentation Specialist, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
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 2
Course Objectives
Delineate patient's rights.
Demonstrate how patient records are used and regulated.
Underline the medical scribe's scope of care and ability to maintain integrity and patient privacy.
Outline of Instruction
Release of Information
Comprehensive Pharmacology
Comprehensive Electronic Health Records
Scribe Essentials
Introduction to Telehealth
Career Success in Healthcare
Program Completion
Contact Hours
149
CEUs
1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification from the National Healthcareer Association.
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Healthcare Documentation Specialist Part I
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you have successfully completed Health care Documentation Specialist Part 1, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Veterinary Assistant Part 1
Course Objectives
Describe the roles and duties of the members of the veterinary health care team.
Be able to recognize positive and negative body language in dogs and cats.
Learn the correct anatomical terms used in veterinary medicine, structure and function of organ systems, and common diseases processes related to each organ system.
Explore procedures and processes used in obtaining blood and urine samples.
Outline of Instruction
Program Orientation
Veterinary Office: Procedures and Medical Record Keeping
Computer Fundamentals
Microsoft Office Foundations
Animal Behavior and Restraint
Animal Anatomy and Disease
Introduction to Veterinary Pharmacology
Introduction to Animal Nursing
Externship Readiness Skills
Introduction to Veterinary Surgical Assisting
Grief, Pet Loss and Euthanasia
Veterinary Radiology
Contact Hours
140
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) certification from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA)
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Upon graduation from a NAVTA approved veterinary assistant program, a participant is eligible to sit for the Approved Veterinary Assistant examination. Veterinary assistants that successfully complete the exam receive a documenting certificate and are entitled to use the designation AVA (Approved Veterinary Assistant).
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you're interested in an Animal Care Career, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316504 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Veterinary Assistant Part 2
Course Objectives
Learn how to properly collect, prepare, process specimen samples and assist in veterinary necropsy procedures.
Discuss the health maintenance needs and common diseases of the large animal and exotic animal species.
Demonstrate basic understanding for performing triage
Outline of Instruction
Veterinary Laboratory Procedures
Introduction to Large and Exotic Animal Assisting
Veterinary Emergency Care and Triage
Final Exam
Initiating your Externship
Clinical Externship
Program Completion
Contact Hours
142
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) certification from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA)
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Upon graduation from a NAVTA approved veterinary assistant program, a participant is eligible to sit for the Approved Veterinary Assistant examination. Veterinary assistants that successfully complete the exam receive a documenting certificate and are entitled to use the designation AVA (Approved Veterinary Assistant).
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Successful Completion of Veterinary Assistant Part I
Learning Supplies Needed
This is an online program so an appropriate device as well as internet connection is required. Please find a list of those requirements here: https://careerstepcommunity.force.com/s/article/System-Requirements-for…
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
If you're interested in an Animal Care Career, this course is for you!
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 316505 | 07/21/25 - 11/21/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
