info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Program Pathway | HEALTH Health Sciences Certificate Revised 08/10/2023
Health Sciences Certificate
Are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? The growth and development of health professions, as well as, the changes in health care, require the health care provider be multi-skilled and well prepared. This certificate is designed to provide the general education competencies necessary prior to entering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing, Radiography, or Emergency Medical Services Technology.
Program Length 1 year (2 semesters)
Career Opportunities Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Information Literacy, Developmental Psychology, Medical Terminology and others.
Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you have a desire to care for others and promote health in the community.
G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Elizabeth Fairbanks is an experienced Biology and Anatomy & Physiology instructor at Virginia Highlands Community College, with over 16 years of college-level teaching experience. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Emory & Henry College, Master’s of Science in Education with a concentration in Biology at Radford University and post-graduate coursework completed at the University of Florida.
Beth Fairbanks Pathway Ambassador OTC 209
efairbanks@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2525
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I 3 BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 ITE 119 or Information Literacy or ITE 152 Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications 3 HLT 105 CPR 1 TOTAL CREDITS 15 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II 3 BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 EEE Degree-related elective* 3-4 EEE Degree-related elective* 3-4 HUM Humanties elective* 3 TOTAL CREDITS 18 *Students should see an advisor.
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
Career Services & Job Opportunities!
Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
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Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
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vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Si necesita ayuda en espanol, marque el numero 276-739-2559.