Options available:
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification
- Credit for Pre-Health Certification
- First Aid, CPR and EMT Certifications
- LPN to AAS (RN)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification
Students who successfully document that they have obtained certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) by providing a copy of the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification shall be awarded the credit below.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Form (PDF)
| Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIM 149 | Introduction to Medical Practice Management | 2 |
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification
The CPT Certification is an industry certification developed by the National Healthcareer Association to measure a student’s knowledge and skills needed to become a certified phlebotomy technician. A student with this certification can be awarded credit for MDL 105, Phlebotomy. The certification must be current and should be renewed every 5 years. If the certification is expired and the student has been working in the field, documentation of the student’s employment must be attached also. A copy of the certification is to be attached to this form.
Credit for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certification (PDF)
| Subject | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MDL 105 | Phlebotomy | 3 |
Credit for Pre-Health Certification
Students who have completed certain certification and licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia in some healthcare related disciplines can receive credit. View the PDF below for more information.
Credit for Pre-Health Certification (PDF)
First Aid, CPR and EMT Certifications
Students who successfully completed and have graduated from a certified first aid or CPR training program may be granted credit for a variety of courses at Virginia Western. In order to be awarded the following credit, the student must submit the appropriate documentation to the Dean of the School of Health Professions:
First Aid, CPR and EMT Certifications Form (PDF)
| Credential | Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPR + First Aid and Safety Certification | *First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | HLT 100 | 3 |
| CPR Certification | *Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | HLT 105 | 1 |
| First Aid and Safety Certification | First Aid and Safety | HLT 106 | 2 |
| Emergency Medical Technician Certificate | Emergency Medical Technology I & Emergency Medical Technology II | EMS 112 & EMS 113 | 7 |
*In order for advanced standing credit to be awarded for HLT 100 or HLT 105 the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation should be BLS for Healthcare Provider (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association and must contain hands on training for infant, child, adult and AED.
LPN to AAS (RN) CPL Credits
Students who have been accepted to the LPN to AAS (RN) nursing program, and who have a current, unencumbered Practical Nurse License issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing may be awarded 11 prior learning credits for NSG (nursing) courses (including 125 clinical hours) representing 1st and 2nd semesters of the nursing program of study.
Students that successfully complete transition courses NSG 115 and NSG 200 and complete the third semester courses NSG 210 and NSG 211 Healthcare Concepts 1 and II and have submitted a copy of the current LPN license can receive credit for the courses below.
Note: Students enrolled in the bridge program must maintain an unencumbered LPN license throughout their program enrollment.
LPN to RN Credit for Certification (PDF)
| Subject | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Nursing Concepts | NSG 100 | 4 |
| Competencies for Nursing Practice | NSG 106 | 2 |
| Professional Nursing Concepts | NSG 130 | 1 |
| Health Care Participant | NSG 152 | 3 |
| Health/Illness Concepts | NSG 170 | 6 |
Contact Us
Cathy Ferguson
Credit for Prior Learning Specialist
540-857-6825
cplinfo@virginiawestern.edu
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Chapman Hall C107
855-874-6690
Fax: 540-857-6102
Mailing Address:
3094 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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