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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

The advance emergency medical technician certificate encompasses the curriculum set forth in the Virginia and National EMS Education Standards for the AEMT pre-hospital provider level. The curriculum includes an expansion…

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Practical Nursing

Beginning Fall 2027, the Practical Nursing Program will transition from a traditional medical model to a concept-based curriculum (CBC). This updated approach emphasizes clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the application…

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Patient Care Technician / Nurse Aide

Nurse Aide Program (NUR 27) Start your career ladder in nursing by taking an entry-level healthcare class to become a Nurse Aide. In this course, you will learn the skills…

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Paramedic

The curriculum is designed to develop the knowledge base and skill required to prepare the student to function as an “entry-level” Paramedic. Successful performance in this program qualifies the student…

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Health Sciences

The Health Sciences Certificate creates a pathway into a health related profession and strengthens the academic record of students applying for nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, and practical nursing programs,…

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Pre-Health

The Pre-Health career studies certificate provides students with the necessary courses to apply to the following health programs: practical nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, or EMS.

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Drafting

The drafting career studies certifcate enables students to develop drafting graphics skills related to architecture, machine design and using specialized computer software in the drafting field. Occupational objectives upon completion…

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Uniform Certificate of General Studies

First-time job seekers who come to their employers with basic writing, analytical reasoning, and computing skills find they can be more competitive in the job market and more valuable in…

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General Studies

The general studies degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university as more specialized academic interests and aptitudes develop during the program of…

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Legal Administration

The office legal assistant/paralegal studies certficate prepares students for a career as a legal assistant.

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