Healthcare Training & Personal Wellness
WKU Continuing & Professional Development is excited to welcome our new partner, CareerStep.
CareerStep offers online, self-paced courses designed to be completed in one year or less. Industry-standard certification testing voucher(s) are included with your program, and once you're finished, CareerStep provides resources and career support to help you find a job, including resume examples, interview tips, and basic life-skills training.
Below are the courses we are pleased to offer through CareerStep:
Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist
The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist program focuses on the importance of clinical standards in the development of interoperable electronic health records. Learners will study best practices for several procedures, including coding and reimbursement. This program also covers medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medico-legal rules, and HIPAA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,999
- CEHRS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
The Dental Assistant program helps prepare individuals to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification exams. Courses cover essential skills like infection control, dental radiology, patient care, and office management, helping learners gain the comprehensive knowledge needed for dental assisting careers.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- NELDA and RDA Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
This program prepares you to support patients with kidney disease by providing essential training in the operation of dialysis equipment, monitoring vital signs, drawing blood, and maintaining accurate patient records. You'll gain foundational knowledge to help you pursue certification exams such as the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) and Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT).
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- CHT and CCHT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Administrative Assistant
Learn the skills you need to become a medical administrative assistant while preparing for two industry-recognized certifications. This Medical Administrative Assistant training program is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) certification exams. This program covers topics such as patient care coordination, medical laws and ethics, and electronic health records (EHR).
- Full access for 8 months
- $3,499
- CMAA and CEHRS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
The CareerStep Medical Assistant program is designed to help prepare individuals to sit for their certification exams, including CCMA, CPT, and CET. The training covers essential areas such as patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures, equipping learners with practical knowledge for various healthcare settings.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- CCMA, CPT, and CET Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
The CareerStep Medical Billing training program includes essential knowledge for healthcare reimbursement processes. It covers key topics such as medical terminology, health information management, and revenue cycle management. This program also helps to prepare individuals to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam.
- Full access for 8 months
- $3,399
- CBCS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
Medical Coding and Billing Professional
Take the first steps toward becoming a Medical Coding and Billing Professional. Topics covered in this program include reimbursement methodologies, biomedical sciences, and current code sets. This training includes a voucher for the CPC exam, the AAPC Practicode course, and a membership to the AAPC. The Medical Coding and Billing Professional program also helps prepare you to sit for the CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) exam offered by NHA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,699
- CPC and CBCS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
This program prepares you for the Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) exam. You’ll build both administrative and clinical skills through coursework in HIPAA, laboratory testing, and essential procedures. Training includes a venipuncture kit to support hands-on learning and exam preparation for certifications such as the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and CMLA.
- Full access for 12 months
- $4,199
- CMLA and CPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
The Medical Office Manager training program helps you build skills in medical billing, healthcare regulations, office management, and computer applications. This program also includes the certification prep materials that you need to sit for the CMAA, CEHRS, and CBCS certification exams.
- Full access for 8 months
- $4,199
- CMAA, CEHRS, and CBCS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
This program prepares you for a career as a medical records specialist or health information technician. You’ll cover topics like privacy laws, telehealth skills, documentation management, and so much more. This training also includes an exam voucher for the CEHRS certification.
- Full access for 4 months
- $2,799
- CEHRS Certification prep
- Enrolling now
The CareerStep Medical Transcription Editing training program is certified and approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs (ACCP), which is a joint committee established by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This program covers topics like healthcare documentation and diagnostic reports. It also includes a transcription foot pedal, an AHDI membership, and a voucher to take the RHDS exam.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,799
- RHDS Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
This program includes in-depth courses that cover essential topics, including pharmacy law and regulations, business practices, and pharmaceutical calculations. The pharmacy technician program will help you prepare to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.
- Full access for 12 months
- $3,899
- PTCE and ExCPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
This program provides foundational training in infection control, anatomy, lab procedures, and venipuncture. A venipuncture kit is included to support hands-on practice. The curriculum is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and includes interactive coursework to build clinical knowledge and confidence.
- Full access for 8 months
- $1,899
- CPT Certification Prep
- Enrolling now
More Information on CareerStep Courses
For additional healthcare-related course options, check out the courses below from ProTrain and Ed2Go!
Live-Online Health Career Training from ProTrain:
This program prepares students to be professional medical administrative assistants dedicated to front office skills in a healthcare setting.
This program prepares students to be professional Pharmacy Technicians dedicated to assisting Registered Pharmacists in quality pharmacy operational procedures.
This course combines the basics of medical coding, medical billing, and medical terminology to provide a comprehensive program that will prepare you to work as a Medical Coding and Billing Specialist in a professional medical office.
Medical Administrative Assistant
This program prepares students to be professional Pharmacy Technicians dedicated to assisting Registered Pharmacists in quality pharmacy operational procedures.
Online, Self-Paced Health and Fitness Career Training from Ed2Go:
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)
You will learn the professional traits and responsibilities to become a vital part of the healthcare team in a medical office, clinic, hospital, and other healthcare settings. You will also be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included)
Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and learn what it takes to be successful in this industry through this interactive and immersive course. This course will prepare you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)
Prepare for a career as a pharmacy technician. This immersive course will train you to work as a pharmacy technician and prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to obtain the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB®).
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
Train for an in-demand healthcare career in medical billing and coding and prepare for industry certification in this course.
View More Health and Fitness courses offered by Ed2Go
Online, Self-Paced Health and Fitness Short Courses from Ed2Go:
Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health
Learn how food interacts with your body and discover how to make healthy nutritional choices that will impact your well-being.
Spanish for Medical Professionals
Prepare for any situation by bridging the communication gap between you, your patients, and worried family members.
This series will provide you with knowledge of both ancient and more modern alternative and holistic means of treatments from around the world with a person-center and person-empowered approach to healthcare.
View More Health and Fitness Short Courses offered by Ed2Go
Note: The catalog of short courses includes career exploration classes; for more in-depth courses, review the options in the Career Training categories.
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