Programs – Regional Academy – Virginia Western Community College

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Transfer Virginia Academy

Focus is on courses that will transfer to 4-year colleges while completing high school graduation requirements. Designed for students to complete the Uniform Certificate of General Studies and many degree requirements for the General Studies A.S.

Engineering

Designed for creative students who want to explore engineering as a potential major.

Mechatronics*

Designed to challenge the student with hands-on instruction in mechanical, electrical and computer systems in preparation for employment in advanced manufacturing or many areas of high tech.

Health Science*

Prepares students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a degree in allied health programs such as nursing, health education or dietetics/nutrition.

Pre-Health*

Prepares students with the background knowledge and course pre-requisites to apply for Virginia Western’s selective admissions health programs.

Health Professions Support Services*

Designed to provide the technical knowledge and practical experience needed for employment in a variety of medical support services.

IT & Cyber Security*

Designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to secure servers and network infrastructures.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Prepares students to install, maintain, and repair air conditioning & refrigeration equipment after certification.

Health Records Coding*

Designed to provide the technical knowledge and practical experience needed for employment as a health records coding technician.

Culinary Arts: Introduction to Foodservice#

(Available at some high school tech centers)

Designed to provide students with the basic skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the culinary industry at an accelerated pace.

More information to come!

Emergency Medical Technician#

(Available at some high school tech centers)

Designed to academically prepare students to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam.

More information to come!

Nurse Aide#

Prepares students to sit for CNA Certification or prepare for further health science programs.

Program not available for the 2022-23 school year.

NOTES:

* Tuition assistance may be available through a state budget appropriation sponsored by the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers.

# This program is offered at the public school tech centers and may not be offered on campus. Please refer to the VWCC Online Catalog and the Class Schedule for campus availability.

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Dr. Kathryn H. Beard
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kbeard@virginiawestern.edu
Fishburn Hall F125C
540-857-7235
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3093 Colonial Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24015

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