2022-2023 Course Catalog

This is a Self-Paced Online certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a Dental Assistant. The coursework will prepare students to take an exam to become certified in Radiation Hygiene and Safety and Infection Control. Included in the curriculum are chair side procedures, infection control record keeping, pertinent biology, methodology as well as instrument and equipment care. Tuition includes textbook. $ 950 Dental Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician This hybrid EMT program prepares students to test for National Registry to provide pre - hospital care as an EMT in emergency situations. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to function as entry - level EMTs. Employment opportunities for Nationally Registered/Virginia certified EMT's include local emergency departments, rescue squads, ambulance companies, and other public and private agencies providing pre - hospital care. Tuition includes e - Book. $1 100

Certified Nurse Aide CNAs play a vital role in the healthcare team and are in critical shortage in our local community. This Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide Education Program (120 hours in written, oral, and clinical skills) prepares students to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program licensure examination. The course consists of classroom and clinical instruction. Clinical instruction (40 hours) takes place on Saturdays, in addition to regular weekday evening classroom hours. The Virginia State Board of Nursing mandates that Nursing Assistant students MAINTAIN AN 80% GRADE AVERAGE in the CNA course. If a student completes the course work with less than an 80%, that student will not be able to continue on to clinicals and final testing. Tuition cost includes the textbook . Students are required to provide a negative result TB test record and COVID Vaccination to participate in clinicals . $1 125

Registered Medication Aide This Board of Nursing approved 68 - hour Certified Medication Aide program is designed to increase your value in the workplace. If you are a PCA, Direct Care Assistant, CNA, or have just taken a Certified Nurse Aide class, you are eligible to take this class for the opportunity to become a Registered Medication Aide. Included in the curriculum are legal and ethical issues, documentation, storage and disposal of medications, and the introduction of Pharmacology. Clinicals will take place on three Saturdays. Tuition cost includes textbook and Nursing Drug Handbook Students are required to provide a negative result TB test record and COVID Vaccination to participate in clinicals. $ 9 50

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