{"id":21558,"date":"2025-05-27T13:03:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/?post_type=program_tracks&#038;p=21558"},"modified":"2025-12-14T14:29:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T19:29:45","slug":"certified-clinical-medical-assistant","status":"publish","type":"program_tracks","link":"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/program_tracks\/certified-clinical-medical-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Clinical Medical Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Hero banner program -->\r\n<div class=\"fy-hero-program\">\r\n\t<div class=\"fy-hero-program__link-container container\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/programs\/medical-assisting\/\" class=\"fy-hero-program__link fy-icon-link fy-icon-link--xs\"><i\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-left-long fy-icon-link__icon-left\"><\/i> Medical Assisting<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"fy-hero-program__container container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-8\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h1 data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-hero-program__title fy-h2\"  aria-label=\"main\" role=\"main\">Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)<\/h1>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-hero-program__subtitle fy-highlight\">ConEd<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"fy-hero-program__details row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" class=\"col-12 col-md-3 col-lg-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <a  class=\"fy-hero-program__button fy-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forsythtech.edu\/?post_type=programs&#038;p=22154\" target=\"_self\">Medical &amp; Health Continuing Education<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\" class=\"col-6 col-md-3 col-lg-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fy-hero-program__label\">Time to Completion:<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fy-hero-program__detail\">24 weeks<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"400\" class=\"col-6 col-md-3 col-lg-2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fy-hero-program__label\">Schedule:<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fy-hero-program__detail\">Day and evening classes<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/Hero banner program -->\n\n<section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Course Description<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      \t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p>This course prepares students for a broad range of skills that make medical assistants versatile and valuable to any healthcare team. Students will learn skills to perform duties from the front office to the back office. Core topics include principles of allied health, anatomy &amp; physiology, medical terminology, medical assistant office procedures, and pharmacology. clinical lab procedures &amp; phlebotomy, clinical procedures, medical law &amp; ethics and communications, advanced laboratory procedures &amp; minor medical office surgeries. This course requires students to participate in a clinical externship. Upon completion, the student will have the knowledge to sit for industry-recognized certifications.<\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Course Schedule<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      <p>This is a hybrid course. All lectures, assignments, and course materials are delivered online. Students are required to attend on-campus lab sessions three evenings per week to complete hands-on activities and practical training.<\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p><strong>To view the current CCMA course offerings:<\/strong><br \/>\nVisit <a href=\"http:\/\/courseschedule.forsythtech.edu\">courseschedule.forsythtech.edu<\/a>, select <strong>\u201cCE Courses\u201d<\/strong>, and enter <strong>\u201cMedical Assisting\u201d<\/strong> in the search field.<\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Enrollment Process<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      \t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p><strong>Please read all instructions prior to beginning your enrollment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To facilitate these requirements, the Health Sciences Division has enlisted the help of a Compliance Tracking System called \u201c<strong>COMPLIO,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0which will guide students through the process and assist in keeping their records updated along their career pathway.\u202f The fee for this service is\u00a0<strong>$95 for 2 years<\/strong>\u00a0and can be renewed but NOT transferred between programs. You must initiate a new medical assisting account as all documents must be current. \u00a0A direct helpline and video tutorials are available on the site.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This is a non-refundable payment as this course is a first come first serve. We only have ten seats per cohort. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>You will need:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>One form of identification must be a\u00a0<strong>Driver\u2019s License<\/strong><strong>(not expired)<\/strong>\u00a0-or-\u00a0<strong>official government-issued signature bearing photo ID.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Social Security Card\u00a0<strong><em>(first and last names must match above ID exactly)<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Copy of High School Diploma\/GED -or- copy of unofficial college transcript.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Proof of the following immunizations and vaccinations:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuberculin (TB) Test<\/strong>\u2013 Negative results of<strong>\u00a02<\/strong>\u00a0TB skin tests within the last\u00a0<strong>12<\/strong>\u00a0months (must be administered at least 7 days apart)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2013<strong>OR<\/strong>\u2013 Negative results of\u202f<strong>1\u00a0<\/strong>serum blood test (QuantiFERON, T. Spot (IGRA)) blood draw within the last\u00a0<strong>12<\/strong>\u00a0months<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<strong>OR<\/strong>\u2013 Negative chest x-ray within the past\u00a0<strong>5<\/strong>\u00a0years for students who have a history of positive skin tests with written evaluation by healthcare provider for signs and symptoms within the last\u00a0<strong>12<\/strong>\u00a0months if x-ray is over\u202f<strong>1\u00a0<\/strong>year old<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual Flu Shot<\/strong>\u2013 for all classes between October and March<\/li>\n<li><strong>COVID Vaccine<\/strong>\u2013 Moderna or Pfizer vaccine (total of\u00a0<strong>2<\/strong>\u00a0doses of original series or\u00a0<strong>1<\/strong>\u00a0dose Bivalent)\u00a0<strong>-OR-<\/strong>\u00a0Johnson\/Johnson vaccine\u202f<strong>1\u00a0<\/strong>dose.\u00a0<strong>When you have gathered this information, hold but DO not enter any of the above documents in Complio. It will be reviewed on the first night of class as to how to proceed with this information. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set up an account with\u00a0COMPLIO\u00a0under the CCMA Program using this link\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/forsythtechcompliance.com\/\"><strong>http:\/\/forsythtechcompliance.com\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0.\u00a0 Choose\u00a0MEDICAL ASSISTING.\u00a0Once your account is activated, the background check will be initiated, and the drug screen will be scheduled. You will receive an email from\u00a0COMPLIO\u00a0to take with you to your drug screening appointment. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Once these steps are completed, email Mrs. Thomas at <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:sthomas@forsythtech.edu\"><strong>sthomas@forsythtech.edu<\/strong><\/a><strong> and she will place you on the registration approved list. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Requirements<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      \t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p>\u2022 High School Diploma\/GED\/High School Transcript or College Diploma\/College Transcript (showing graduation date)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Picture ID<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Absences\/Tardiness are not allowed<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Must register for COMPLIO to register for the course<\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Estimated Cost<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      <p><strong>*<em>\u202fAll prices subject to change<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p>Registration:\u00a0$<strong>608 <\/strong>( Malpractice Insurance, Campus Access, Parking and Security (CAPS) Fee included)<\/p>\n<p>Compliance tracking fee with\u00a0<strong>COMPLIO<\/strong>:\u202f\u00a0<strong>$95<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CRP- Student is responsible for obtaining American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Adult. To be discussed on first night of class.<\/p>\n<p>Uniform-Burgundy\u2013 can be purchased at Heidi\u2019s with Black leather shoes and a black lab coat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stethoscope and blood pressure cuff\u00a0<strong><em>along with a watch with a second hand. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ID Badge: Forsyth Tech Student ID: (Must state Name and Nurse Aide I Student) \u2013 Visit the E-Account website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/short.forsythtech.edu\/eaccounts\">https:\/\/short.forsythtech.edu\/eaccounts<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Certification Exam\u00a0<strong>$165.00<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Program Contacts<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      \t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p>For more information please contact Customer Service<br \/>\nDepartment at 336-734-7718 or Shannon Thomas, CMA<br \/>\nAAMA Medical Assisting Program Coordinator at<br \/>\n336-734-7362<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 ecity2\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical Standards for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 ecity2\">\n<p>Our course technical standards have been developed to help students understand non-academic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student to complete this curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 ecity2\">\n<p>If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodation to those students who qualify under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the course on a case -by-case basis utilizing the&nbsp; course technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the course , or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 ecity2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Skills<\/td><td>Description<\/td><td>Specific Examples<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motor Skills<\/td><td>Gross and fine motor abilities are sufficient to provide safe and effective patient care.<br>Physical abilities are sufficient to maneuver in small spaces and reach or lift needed equipment\/supplies.<\/td><td>Move, calibrate, pass\/hand-off or exchange equipment and supplies, including sharp instruments and treatment modalities.<br>&nbsp;<br>Lift and transfer patients up to six inches (6\u201d) from a stooped position, then push or pull the weight up to three feet.<br>&nbsp;<br>Occasionally lift or carry up to fifty pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds and constantly lift 10 pounds.<br>&nbsp;<br>Move around and within an exam room.<br>&nbsp;<br>Physically apply up to ten pounds (10) of pressure to bleeding sites, or in performing CPR.<br>&nbsp;<br>Lift and transfer patients from a stooped to an upright position to accomplish exam table-to-chair and chair-to-exam table.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobility<\/td><td>Physical abilities sufficient to move in one\u2019s environment with ease and without restriction or<br>breach of safety to patient or <a>breech<\/a> of chaperone to the provider.<\/td><td>Move into small exam areas for specific exams and position of patients.<br>Move freely without breach of sterility when required with specific exams and procedures.<br>&nbsp;<br>Frequently work in a standing position and do frequent walking.<br>&nbsp;<br>Examples: Preparation for specific examination and treatments; Assisting the provider with minor surgical procedures and other physical exams for collection of labs and sterile specimens.<br>Monitoring the patient encounter<br>for <a>integrity<\/a> of all involved.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vision<\/td><td>Visual ability sufficient for physical assessment, performance of medical office\/clinical procedures, and maintenance of environmental safety.<\/td><td>Observe client responses such as skin color and facial and\/or body expression with respect to non-verbal communication.<br>&nbsp;<br>Monitor vital signs.<br>&nbsp;<br>Assess records, a scale of measurement and\/or a dial of measurement.<br>&nbsp;<br>Lab specimens are correctly read for color and clarity per Clinical Laboratory standards.<br>&nbsp;<br>Examine medications for administration, examples: mixed consistently and thoroughly, proper color and no bubbles in syringe for administration of intramuscular meds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hearing<\/td><td>Auditory ability is sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.<\/td><td>Acknowledge and respond to cries of distress and sounds of instruments and equipment with proper utilization; monitor vital signs.<br>&nbsp;<br>Hear and interpret physician and provide verbal orders and\/or instructions to deliver service or convey treatment ordered by provider.<br>&nbsp;<br>Example: accurately measure blood pressures by auscultation, assess breath sounds, and respond to a cry for help and receive\/translate\/repeat physician orders in correct language for completion of task and delivery of medical care within the scope of practice.<br>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sensory<\/td><td>Tactile ability and olfactory sufficient for assessment and performance of medical office\/clinical procedures<\/td><td>Detect pulsation; palpate an artery or vein for the performance of vital sign techniques and venipuncture.<br>&nbsp;<br>Detect changes in the skin such as raised tissue, warm temperature, cold, hot, or wet.<br>&nbsp;<br>Detect the flow of air, such as breathing.<br>&nbsp;<br>Detect smells related to various drugs, liquids and chemicals used in the clinic setting and\/or in relationship to patient observation and interview.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication<\/td><td>Abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.<\/td><td>Receive, organize, prioritize, and transmit information; explain treatment procedures; interview patients effectively; document procedures and patient responses, verbally, written and electronically; adapt communication to individuals\u2019 abilities to understand.<br>&nbsp;<br>Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and people skills.<br>&nbsp;<br>Maintain Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act privacy and security guides with respect to patient rights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Critical Thinking\/ Problem Solving<\/td><td>Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment.<\/td><td>Identify cause and effect relationships in clinical situations.<br>&nbsp;<br>Apply knowledge from lectures, laboratories, and clinical areas. Perform mathematical calculations for medication preparation and administration.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>People Skills<\/td><td>Abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, co-workers, families and groups from a variety of social,<br>emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.<\/td><td>Establish a report with patients and staff that projects a cheerful outlook.<br>treat all patients with empathy and impartiality: identify specific means and aids to deliver provider care plans with respect to patient\u2019s personal requirements for patient understanding and compliance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Tolerance<\/td><td>Emotional stability and mental alertness in performing in the medical assisting role.<\/td><td>Maintain a calm and efficient manner in high stress\/pressure situations with patients, staff, and supervisors, and<br>colleagues.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technological<\/td><td>Utilize computers and digital platforms for correct effective, and professional delivery and documentation of business and medical data for the required communication and exchange of electronic health records and general information.<\/td><td>Demonstrate HIPAA compliance.<br>&nbsp;<br>Demonstrate all patient rights with respect to electronic data documentation, release of technical data and inclusion of all cover entities.<br>&nbsp;<br>Demonstrate professional communication via email, telephone exchange and<br>&nbsp;<br>Utilize the internet to collect current information from appropriate sources to provide appropriate patient care.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This document is intended to serve as a guide regarding the physical, emotional, intellectual, and psychosocial expectations placed on a student. This document cannot include every conceivable action, task, ability, or behavior that may be expected of a student. Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. The ability to meet the course\u2019s technical standards does not guarantee a student&#8217;s eligibility for any licensure, certification exam, or successful completion of the CCMA course. Applicants are responsible for determining their own eligibility considering these qualifications, and for informing the college of any potential problem areas, and for identifying to the program coordinator of any accommodations they may need. Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the Disability services office to determine appropriate accommodation. Students with disabilities who enter the course do so with the understanding that they will be expected to meet course requirements with any REASONABLE accommodation that may be provided by the college.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 ecity2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><section class=\"fy-wysiwyg fy-two-column-list fy-mt-80 fy-mb-100\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__left col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\">\r\n\t\t\t      <h2>Criminal Background &#038; Drug Screening Disclosure<\/h2><br>\r\n\t\t\t      \t\t\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" class=\"fy-two-column-list__right col-12 col-md-6 offset-lg-1 col-lg-6\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg\" style=\"padding-bottom: 3rem;\">\r\n\t\t\t      <p>Healthcare facilities that provide clinical experiences for Forsyth Technical Community College programs require criminal background checks and drug screenings. 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