Health Programs
The Corporate & Continuing Education Health programs provide students with the training and preparation needed for a career in the healthcare industry. Programs include Cardiovascular Monitor Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) courses, Phlebotomy, and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) courses.
Cardiovascular Monitor Technician
Course Description
This course is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a cardiovascular monitor technician. The course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills will include operating EKG equipment, plus running and mounting strips. Students are required to complete online assignments as well as attend class once/twice a week.
Textbook
TBA
Uniforms
Uniforms are not required for this program, however students should adhere to the FTCC dress code policy.
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-1084
Certified Medication Aide
Course Description
This course prepares graduates to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course 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. Upon successful completion, students will be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry.
Registration Requirements
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card
- Course Fee: $125.00
- Must have completed CNA I course and be active on the Nurse Aide Registry
- Current CPR Card -American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider (Cannot expire during class dates)
Textbook: Medication Aide Student Manual
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923
The Certified Medication Aide Course is specific to NC State and federal guidelines only. Please see attached chart regarding other states and territories.
Certified Nursing Assistant I
Course Description
This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. During this program, emphasis will be placed on the process of aging including mental, social, and physical needs of the elderly, patient rights, nutrition management, diseases/disorders, and human body structure and function, etc. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Students must be able to read and communicate in English effectively. Students must have good computer literacy skills to be successful in this program.
Please Note
Some clinical facilities require a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen prior to attending clinical rotation. If a student cannot meet the criminal background check requirements, he or she will not be able to complete the program and will be dismissed from the course WITHOUT a refund. (DO NOT obtain prior to starting the class! The instructor will inform you if the clinic you will attend requires this).
Course Requirements
- Tuition Fee: $180 and Current Insurance Fee
- Additional Fees: (If Required)
- Background Check
- 10-panel drug screen is required: (DO NOT obtain before starting the class, the instructor will inform you of the process)
- Scrubs:
- Black bottoms/Caribbean Blue tops, REQUIRED 1st day of class (can be purchased at Castle Uniforms)
- Black leather/leather type shoes, NO mesh, NO holes & black socks.
- Photocopies of the following required by the 1st day of class to be provided to your instructor: (student may be dropped from the class if these documents are not provided)
- Insurance receipt
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- A copy of current immunizations records with all necessary shots will be required before students can enter the clinical site: MMR, Varicella, PPD, and HEP B
- High School Diploma/GED/Transcript
- CPR card (must be American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider; offered at FTCC) cannot expire during class dates
- Required Supplies: (required by start of the 2nd week of class)
- An analog watch with a second hand (non-digital)
- Blood pressure cuff with storage bag (non-digital)
- Gait belt
- Stethoscope
- Small pocket notepad
Textbook & Student Fees: Students will be required to purchase a textbook and study guide for this course. For current textbook edition and student fees, please see the Continuing Education Course Schedule.
Download and Print Documents
Access all documents consisting of information and required supplies pertaining to the CNA I program:
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-9868
The CNA program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.
Certified Nursing Assistant I Refresher
Course Description
The CNA I Refresher course provides an opportunity for nursing assistants to update their knowledge of personal care and basic nursing skills needed for care of patients. Upon completion of the course and a skills/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to put in an application for listing on the Nursing Aide I Registry, through the Division of Facility Services, as a North Carolina Community College Refresher Course candidate.
Registration Requirements
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card
- Course Fee: $125.00
Prerequisites
Expired listing on NC Nurse Aide I Registry no greater than 3 years or an active Nurse Aide I listing on another state registry.
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-9868
The CNA program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.
Certified Nursing Assistant II
Course Description
The Nursing Assistant II course prepares graduates to perform more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of the setting. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and the skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing Aide Registry. In all employment settings, the listed Nursing Assistant II will work under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel.
Course Requirements
- Tuition Fee: $180 and Current Insurance Fee
- Additional Fees: (Required for Clinical at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center)
- Background Check
- 10-panel drug screen is required: (DO NOT obtain before starting the class, the instructor will inform you of the process)
- Scrubs:
- Black bottoms/Caribbean Blue tops, REQUIRED 1st day of class (can be purchased at Castle Uniforms)
- Black leather/leather type shoes, NO mesh, NO holes & black socks.
- Photocopies of the following required by the 1st day of class to be provided to your instructor: (student may be dropped from the class if these documents are not provided)
- Insurance receipt
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- A copy of current immunizations records with all necessary shots will be required before students can enter the clinical site: MMR, Varicella, PPD, TDAP, HEP B and Flu Shot
- High School Diploma/GED/Transcript
- CPR card (must be American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider; offered at FTCC) cannot expire during class dates
- Successful completion of state-approved CNA I program
- Current Nursing Assistant I listing on North Carolina Registry (cannot expire during class dates)
- Required Supplies: (required by start of the 2nd week of class)
- An analog watch with a second hand (non-digital)
- Blood pressure cuff with storage bag (non-digital)
- Gait belt
- Stethoscope
- Small pocket note pad
Please Note
The course requires the student to comply with FTCC Immunization Policy. Please note that some clinical facilities require a criminal background check prior to attending a clinical rotation. If a student cannot meet the criminal background check requirements, he or she will not be able to complete the program and will be dismissed from the course without a refund.
Textbook & Student Fees: Students will be required to purchase a textbook and study guide for this course. For current textbook edition and student fees, please see the Continuing Education Course Schedule.
Download and Print Documents
Access all documents consisting of information and required supplies pertaining to the CNA II program.
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-9868
The CNA program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.
Certified Nursing Assistant I - Hybrid
Course Description
This course prepares graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. During this program, emphasis will be placed on the process of aging including mental, social, and physical needs of the elderly, patient rights, nutrition management, diseases/disorders, and human body structure and function, etc. The course includes class, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Students must be able to read and communicate in English effectively. Students must have good computer literacy skills to be successful in this program.
*Students are required to complete 55 hours of online coursework during the first 6 weeks of class (average 10 hours per week)
Please Note
Some clinical facilities require a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen prior to attending clinical rotation. If a student cannot meet the criminal background check requirements, he or she will not be able to complete the program and will be dismissed from the course WITHOUT a refund. (DO NOT obtain prior to starting the class! The instructor will inform you if the clinic you will attend requires this).
Course Requirements
- Tuition Fee: $180 and Current Insurance Fee
- Additional Fees: (If required)
- Background Check
- 10-panel drug screen is required: (DO NOT obtain before starting the class, the instructor will inform you of the process)
- Scrubs:
- Black bottoms/Caribbean Blue tops, REQUIRED 1st day of class (can be purchased at Castle Uniforms)
- Black leather/leather type shoes, NO mesh, NO holes & black socks.
- Photocopies of the following required by the 1st day of class to be provided to your instructor: (student may be dropped from the class if these documents are not provided)
- Insurance receipt
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- A copy of current immunizations records with all necessary shots will be required before students can enter the clinical site: HEP B, MMR, Varicella and PPD
- High School Diploma/GED/Transcript
- CPR card (must be American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider; offered at FTCC) cannot expire during class dates
- Required Supplies: (required by start of the 2nd week of class)
- An analog watch with a second hand (non-digital)
- Blood pressure cuff with storage bag (non-digital)
- Gait belt
- Stethoscope
- Small pocket notepad
Clinical Site Policy
A copy of current immunization records with all necessary shots will be required before students can enter the clinical site. MMR, VARICELLA, PPD, HEP B AND TDAP. (By the end of the 2nd week of class)
Prerequisites
- High School Diploma or GED®
- CPR Card – American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider (Cannot expire during class dates)
Textbook & Student Fees: Students will be required to purchase a textbook and study guide for this course. For current textbook edition and student fees, please see the Continuing Education Course Schedule.
Download and Print Documents
Access all documents consisting of information and required supplies pertaining to the CNA I program:
Contact
healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
910-486-3923
The CNA program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.
Phlebotomy
- Tuition Fee: $180 Insurance Fee is due at the time of registration. If registering online your fee will be $180 and the remaining balance for insurance is due prior to 1st day of class.
- Additional Fees: Clinical Facilities require background checks & 10-panel drug screen. (You may obtain 1 week prior to your class start date, no sooner).
- Local Sheriff’s Office for background check. Cumberland County
- 10-panel drug screen is required: KV Consultants & Associates, Inc. Phone: 910-223-7114
- Scrubs: Red, (can be purchased at Castle Uniforms), white leather or leather type shoes with NO mesh or holes and plain white socks every day. Complete uniform required 1st day of class and for duration of the program.
- Clinical hours may vary for evening & hybrid courses.
Textbook & Student Fees: Students will be required to purchase a textbook and study guide for this course. For current textbook edition and student fees, please see the Continuing Education Course Schedule.
- Photocopies of the following documents submitted to Instructor 1st day of class:
- Insurance Receipt from students who registered online
- Picture ID
- High school Diploma/GED/Transcript
- CPR card (American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider) offered at FTCC 5 hour class. Card cannot expire during class dates. (Required by end of 1st week of class)
- Copy of current immunization record with all necessary vaccinations. MMR, Varicella, PPD, Hep B, Tdap and Flu shot will be required by the 1st day of class. Some vaccinations take 30 days or more to process the results, so it is important not wait to complete this requirement.
Course Description
This course prepares the student to draw blood specimens from patients, using needles, for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood. Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be prepared to take the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination. Please be aware that sticking your classmates is required during lab sessions.
Please Note
Some clinical facilities require a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen prior to attending clinical rotation. If a student cannot meet the criminal background check and pass 10-panel drug screen requirements, he or she will not be able to complete the program and will be dismissed from the course WITHOUT a refund.
Location
The Phlebotomy program is located at the Spring Lake Campus and the Fayetteville Campus .
Download and Print Documents
Access all documents consisting of information and required supplies pertaining to the Phlebotomy program.
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-1084
The Phlebotomy program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.
Registered Medical Assistant I & II
Note: This is a two-part program, which requires completing and passing of both parts.
Course Description
This course prepares the student to become a multi-skilled front and back office professional. Upon completion of Part 1 and Part 2, students will be able to sit for a National Medical Assistant examination through AMT.
Course Requirements
Students must attend the 1st day of class. Failure to attend by the 2nd day will result in automatic withdrawal from the program.
- Tuition Fee: $180 Insurance Fee is due at the time of registration. If registering online your fee will be $180 and the remaining balance for insurance is due prior to 1st day of class.
- Additional Fees: Clinical Facilities require background checks & 10-panel drug screens. (You may obtain 1 to 2 weeks prior to your class start date, no sooner). KV Consultants & Associates is an option for the 10-panel drug screen. Your county sheriff’s office for background check is an option.
- Scrubs: Pewter uniform for class/lab each day. Complete uniform REQUIRED 1st day of class and for duration of the program. Shoes – All black leather type material, no holes or mesh, and black/white socks.
Textbook & Student Fees: Students will be required to purchase a textbook and study guide for this course. For current textbook edition and student fees, please see the Continuing Education Course Schedule.
Please Note
Clinical facilities require a criminal background check and 10-panel drug screen prior to attending clinical rotation. These will be due by the 2nd week of class. If a student cannot meet the criminal background check and pass 10-panel drug screen requirements, he or she will not be able to complete the program and will be dismissed from the course without a refund. (Do not obtain prior to starting the class!) Some locations may require a second background check for RMA II.
Location
The Registered Medical Assistant program is located at the Spring Lake Campus and Fayetteville Campus.
Download and Print Documents
Access all documents consisting of information and requirements pertaining to the RMA I & RMA II programs.
Contact
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-1084
The Registered Medical Assistant program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.