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
Pharmacy Technician Part 1
Course Objectives
Describe and differentiate between prescription insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare Part D, and Workers' Compensation.
Differentiate between state and federal pharmacy laws.
Identify the warning signs that may indicate someone is a victim of human trafficking.
Explore the components of websites, webpages, and e-commerce.
Properly spell, define, and pronounce medical terms associated with each of the major body systems.
Distinguish between drugs of different classifications and their corresponding rules and regulations.
Explain the rules of the metric system and the basic units of weight, volume, and length.
Discuss the various roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies.
Explore CareerStep Community career resources.
Review prescriptions, their uses, requirements, and components.
Outline of instruction
Pre-Assessment 1
Program Orientation
Pharmacy Business
Pharmacy Law
Introduction to Human Trafficking
Computer Fundamentals
Comprehensive Medical Terminology
Pharmacology for Pharmacy
Pharmacy Calculations
Community Pharmacy
Externship Readiness Skills
Prescriptions
CEUs
21.3
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam (PTCE)
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Text and Supplies Needed
There are no required textbooks for this program.
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
This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician and preparing for the certification exam.
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 | 316703 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | 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.
Pharmacy Technician Part 2
Course Objectives
Explain inventory management.
Describe the difference between a solution, a suspension, an elixir, and an emulsion.
Examine the roles of pharmacy technicians in supporting immunizations.
Describe various services of the hospital pharmacy.
Review expectations and procedures for completing the lab activities.
Understand the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rules.
Review and Complete the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam mapped to PTCB certification exam or ExCPT NHA certification exam.
Outline of instruction
Pre-Assessment 2
Inventory Management
Non-Sterile/Sterile Compounding
Vaccination and Immunization Training
Institutional Pharmacy
Pharmacy Labs
Fundamentals of HIPPA
Pharmacy Technician Final Exam
Clinical Externship
Initiating Your Externship
Program Completion
CEUs
21.1
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification exam (PTCE)
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician Part 1
Text and Supplies Needed
There are no required textbooks for this program.
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
This course is intended for anyone interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician and preparing for the certification exam.
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 | 316704 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | 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
CEUs
32.6
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
Text and 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 | 316534 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | 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.
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
CEUs
33.9
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
Text and 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 | 316666 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | Online | 198.00 | 38 | 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
CEUs
28.3
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.
Text and 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 | 316684 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | 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.
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
CEUs
20.3
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
National Healthcareer Association
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Text and 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 | 316701 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | Online | 198.00 | 37 | 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
CEUs
16.2
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
Text and 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 | 316702 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | Online | 198.00 | 37 | 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
CEUs
25
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
Text and 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 | 316679 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | Online | 198.00 | 38 | 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
CEUs
21.2
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
Text and 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 | 316682 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | 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 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
CEUs
0
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
Text and 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 | 316705 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | Online | 198.00 | 39 | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317675 | 09/15/25 - 01/15/26 | Online | 198.00 | 40 |
Course Cancelled
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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
CEUs
0
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
Text and 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 | 316707 | 08/18/25 - 12/18/25 | Online | 198.00 | 40 | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317676 | 09/15/25 - 01/15/26 | Online | 198.00 | 40 |
Course Cancelled
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If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
