The Healthcare programs at Virginia Western prepare students with the skills and expertise needed to establish meaningful careers in today’s dynamic and challenging health care environment. With the rising demand for health care services, the need for qualified individuals continues to grow. Virginia Western offers programs to prepare students for careers in nursing, dental hygiene, radiography, radiation oncology, medical laboratory technician, phlebotomy, and more.
Your goals, interests, work values, previous education and experience, are factors to consider when charting your career pathway. Advisors at Virginia Western provide career guidance to help you determine the most ideal starting point and identify a career path that fits your needs. Click here to see an example Nursing Career Pathway (PDF).
Need Help With Your Application?
Application Strategies for Health Professions will be held the first Friday of every month.
Get vital information about the Health Professions Program Applications and program requirements. Each program has different acceptance requirements, learn how to make yourself more competitive for your desired program.
Date & Time: First Friday of every month from 1 – 2 PM
Location: Fralin Center HP210
Fast-track programs that can be completed in 2 semesters or less
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
Associate of Science (AS) Degrees
Certificates
Career Studies Certificates (CSC)
Credentials & Career Skills
Program Types
AS & AA: Associate of Science and Associate of Arts: prepare students to transfer to a 4-year institution
AAS: Associate of Applied Science: prepare students to directly enter the workforce with limited transferability
Certificate & Career Studies Certificate: 1-2 year programs that prepare students to directly enter the workforce
Credentials & Career Skills: Short-term training that prepares students to directly enter the workforce with recognizable credentials and training (non-credit)