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This course explores the field of behavioral health, where professionals support individuals dealing with mental, emotional, and social challenges. Students will learn how counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists provide care through individual sessions, group therapy, crisis intervention, and community outreach. Simulated case studies and guided examples will show how mental health services improve quality of life and help patients navigate stress, trauma, and long-term conditions.

The course covers the education pathway from bachelor’s-level roles to licensed counselors and advanced clinical positions, along with the skills required to serve diverse populations with compassion and professionalism — including empathy, communication, problem-solving, and cultural competency. Learners will also gain insight into salary expectations and explore real-world entry points such as volunteering with patient programs and community mental health events through partners like Novant.

By the end of the course, students will understand behavioral health as a purpose-driven career focused on healing the mind, supporting resilience, and improving lives.

This course provides an inside look at the fast-paced world of surgical technology, where precision and preparation make safe surgery possible. Students will learn how surgical technologists set up operating rooms, sterilize and prepare instruments, and assist surgeons and nurses during procedures to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely. Through guided video demonstrations and simulated OR scenarios, learners will see how surgical techs support life-saving operations without performing the surgery themselves.

The course walks through the education and certification pathway, key skills required to succeed in the operating room, realistic salary expectations, and professional entry points such as operating room tours and sterile processing internships offered by organizations like Novant.

By the end of this course, students will understand surgical technology as a high-impact, team-driven healthcare career for those who thrive under pressure and want to play a vital role in patient care behind the scenes.

This course introduces the pharmacy profession — a critical part of patient safety and treatment in every hospital and clinic. Students will learn how pharmacy teams prepare and dispense medications, verify prescriptions, and provide guidance to both patients and medical staff to ensure medications are used safely and effectively. Video demonstrations from hospital pharmacies and real-world case scenarios will help learners understand how pharmacists prevent errors, manage complex drug therapies, and support overall patient care.

The course outlines the education pathway from pharmacy technician to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), along with the core skills needed: precision, ethics, strong communication, and attention to detail. Learners will also explore salary expectations and discover entry-level opportunities such as pharmacy tech training programs and shadowing experiences offered through systems like Novant.

By the end of the course, students will understand pharmacy as a high-impact career that blends science, safety, and patient interaction at the center of healthcare.

This course introduces students to the behind-the-scenes world of medical laboratory technology — the science that powers diagnosis and treatment in modern healthcare. Students will explore how lab professionals analyze blood, tissue, and fluid samples using advanced equipment such as microscopes and automated analyzers. Through real-world case examples and hands-on demonstrations, learners will understand the critical role lab data plays in identifying disease, guiding treatment decisions, and ensuring patient safety.

Along the way, the course will cover career pathways, required education and certifications, essential technical and analytical skills, salary expectations, and real opportunities such as lab tours, shadowing experiences, and internships at institutions like Novant Health. By the end, students will have a clear understanding of how medical lab careers offer a high-impact, tech-driven entry point into the healthcare field.