Healthcare Programs

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.

Non-compliance with ANY deadline listed above can result in dismissal from the program.

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.

Program Hours: 29 hours

Tuition Fee: $125
Uniform:
- Uniforms are not required for this program, however, students should adhere to the FTCC dress code policy. You can also wear scrubs of your choice
Photocopies of the following required by the 1^st day of class to be provided to your instructor: (student may be dropped from the class if these documents are not provided)
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- Must have completed CNA I course and be active on the Nurse Aide Registry
- High School Diploma/GED/Transcript

Textbook: Medication Aide Training Course: Student Manual by DHHS

Contact
Email: honeycus@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-678-8429 or 910-486-7412

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 - 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.

Program Hours: 40 hours

Course Requirements

Tuition Fee: $125
Uniform:
- Uniforms are not required for this program, however, students should adhere to the FTCC dress code policy
The following is required by the 1^st day of class to be provided to your instructor: (student may be dropped from the class if these documents are not provided)
- Picture ID
- Social Security Card
- 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: honeycus@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-486-7412

The CNA program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in North Carolina. Please see the attached chart for other states.

Nurse Aide 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 (both face to face and virtual), 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.

Program Hours:

Nurse Aide I Hours: 160 hours

Class: 48 hours
Lab: 64 hours
Clinical: 48 hours

Nurse Aide I (Hybrid): 160 hours (includes both face to face and virtual/class sessions.)

Online: 40 hours
Class: 10 hours
Lab: 62 hours
Clinical: 48 hours

Non-compliance with ANY deadline listed above can result in dismissal from the program.

Contact
Email: honeycus@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-486-7412

Nurse Aide 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.

Students must provide proof of an active Nurse Aide I Certification to register for Nurse Aide II. Students must attend the 1st day of class. Failure to attend by the 2nd day of class will result in automatic withdrawal from the program

Program Hours: 192 hours

Class/Lab: 112 hours
Clinical: 80 hours

Contact
Email: honeycus@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-486-7412

Patient Care Technician

Course Description

The Patient Care Technician is an integral member of the health care delivery team and provides care for hospital patients, long-term care patients, and dialysis centers. Patient Care Technicians need strong communication skills, empathy and must be assertive to patient’s needs. It will also discuss the implications of healthcare and the concepts of verbal and nonverbal communication.

Upon completing the program, the student should better understand Anatomy and Physiology and patient pain management, including comfort, rest, and sleep. Students will also know how to complete Phlebotomy venipuncture correctly, capillary blood draws, EKG, and dialysis skills and techniques.

This course will include class and lab procedures to help students succeed and prepare them for the AMT (American Medical Technologist) National Registry exam.

Program Hours: 390 hours

Textbook & Student Fees: Students will be required to purchase a textbook and study guide for this course. For the current textbook edition and student fees, please see the Continuing Education Course Schedule.

Non-compliance with ANY deadline listed above can result in dismissal from the program.

Questions or concerns contact us at:
Email: healthprograms@faytechcc.edu
Phone: 910-486-3923 or 910-678-1084

Phlebotomy

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.

Course Hours: 258 hours

Class/Lab: 158 hours
Clinical: 100 hours
Hybrid Classes consist of face to face and online instruction