Cape Fear Valley Health views education as more than training—it’s an investment in our people and our patients. As a teaching hospital in southeastern North Carolina, we are committed to fostering lifelong learning, developing future healthcare professionals, and ensuring our workforce is equipped with the latest skills to provide exceptional care.

Our Education & Workforce Development programs are designed to help employees at all levels learn, grow, and lead. Whether through hands-on training in our state-of-the-art Simulation Center, leadership development courses, or clinical certifications, our goal is to prepare staff to meet the evolving needs of patient care.

Our Commitment to TEAM

Everything we do is guided by our Patients+Us T.E.A.M. model—Teamwork, Empathy, Accountability, and Messaging. Through education, we strengthen our TEAM culture, ensuring every employee has the skills, knowledge, and confidence to provide the best patient experience possible.

TEAMWORK: Learning Together to Deliver the Best Care

• We train as a team because great healthcare is a team effort. • Our courses focus on collaboration, coordination, and interdepartmental synergy to ensure seamless care for patients. • Hands-on learning through the Simulation Center helps staff work through real-world clinical scenarios together.

EMPATHY: Developing the Skills to Care with Compassion

• Education at Cape Fear Valley Health is not just about knowledge—it’s about understanding patients and each other. • We emphasize active listening, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence in all training programs. • Every learning opportunity encourages staff to approach their work with kindness and respect for diverse perspectives.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Excellence Through Continuous Learning

• We provide opportunities for staff to grow, advance, and take ownership of their professional development. • Training includes patient safety, compliance, and ethics, reinforcing our commitment to high standards of care. • Our programs ensure that employees feel empowered to take responsibility for their learning and their role in patient care.

MESSAGING: Communicating Effectively to Improve Outcomes

• Clear, compassionate communication is the foundation of safe, effective healthcare. • Courses focus on patient-centered conversations, leadership communication, and crisis communication skills. • We prepare staff to communicate with confidence, clarity, and professionalism in every interaction.

Featured Training & Development Programs

  • Clinical Training & Certifications

    Advancing clinical expertise through specialty training, patient safety courses, and continuing education for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.

  • Leadership Development

    Preparing future healthcare leaders through mentorship, management courses, and executive education programs that foster strong leadership skills aligned with the TEAM model.

  • Simulation-Based Training at the Center for Medical Education

    Hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art simulation environment, where staff refine critical skills, teamwork, and patient safety protocols. Using high-fidelity manikins like Pediatric HAL®, Trauma HAL®, and VICTORIA® for childbirth simulation, staff gain real-world experience in emergency response, procedural competency, and interprofessional collaboration. The center is also an accredited testing site for Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) and home to advanced surgical training platforms such as the Angio Mentor and Arthro Mentor.

  • Continuing Education & Tuition Assistance

    Investing in lifelong learning by offering tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and structured learning pathways for career growth within Cape Fear Valley Health.

Need More Information?

For questions about workforce education, certifications, or upcoming training sessions, contact our Education & Workforce Development team
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