FASTFORWARD HYBRID CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) PROGRAM
The Medical Assistant Program prepares graduates to sit for the NHA Medical Assistant Certification Exam and to work in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers, and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. The program is designed to prepare students to be professional Medical Assistants, as multi-skilled allied health care professionals that specialize in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care settings. Students will learn to perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
This class will cover theory, in-class practice, medical terminology, and Basic Life Support (BLS) training. Students will practice skills in the classroom and during clinical rotations for real-world experiences and while earning relevant experience to begin a rewarding career. The students will also earn a SkillsUSA Credential which enriches career readiness (personal, workplace, technical, leadership, and communication).
INSTRUCTORS: Valerie Gilliam, Tamara Reynolds, Jennifer Armstrong, Tracy Coleman, and William “Bill” Vickery.
LOCATION: CVCC Main Campus, Amherst Building, Room 2205
COST: $3,267 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility). Financial Aid Options Include:
WCG: $1,089 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $544.50
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $1,089 to $0.
COURSE OPTIONS:
Summer/Fall 2022 Day Course
Class Dates: May 4, 2022-December 5, 2022
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Application Deadline: April 4, 2022
Winter/Spring 2023 Day Course
Class Dates: February 1, 2023-August 9, 2023
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Application Deadline: January 27, 2023
Summer/Fall 2023 Day Course
Class Dates: May 3, 2023-December 4, 2023
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Application Deadline: April 3, 2023
FASTFORWARD HYBRID APPRENTICE MEDICAL SCRIBE PROFESSIONAL (AMSP™) PROGRAM
The hybrid course will cover the roles and functions of a scribe, as well medical terminology, coding, use of an EHR, and various progress note formats. Upon completion, students will be prepared to sit for the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professionals (AMSP™) Certification exam. Basic Life Support (BLS) training is included in the course. This class will be a mix of classroom hours and online work. As the use of Electronic Records continues to become more widespread in the healthcare industry, the need for Medical Scribes continues to grow. This quickly emerging profession allows the Scribe to work directly with physicians to accurately document all aspects of the patient visit.
INSTRUCTOR: William Acosta
LOCATION: CVCC Main Campus, Amherst Building, Room 2205
COST: $2,100 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility).
Financial Aid Options Include:
WCG: $700 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $350
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $700 to $0.
COURSE OPTIONS
Winter/Spring 2023 Evening Course
Class Dates: February 7, 2023-June 15, 2023
Class Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Application Deadline: January 30, 2023
Summer/Fall 2023 Evening Course
Class Dates: June 27, 2023-November 30, 2023
Class Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Application Deadline: June 1, 2023
FASTFORWARD HYBRID NURSE AIDE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Centra College and Central Virginia Community College collaboratively offer a 5-week Nurse Aide Education Program at the Main Campus site in Lynchburg, Virginia and branch location at Bedford Memorial Hospital (BMH). Clinical experiences are provided at Centra in both acute care and long-term care facilities. Completion of the program qualifies a student to take the national Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination by Pearson Vue. Successful completion of this examination leads to licensure as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). Licensure is required for employment as a certified nurse aide. The Nurse Aide Education Program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Nurse Aide Education Program participants will obtain licensure as a Certified Nurse Aide through completion of the NNAAP exam, will work within the scope of practices for a Nurse Aide in the state of Virginia within hospitals, long term care, facilities, or home settings, and will be able to accurately report changes in condition and responses to care plans to staff.
INSTRUCTOR: Valerie Newcomb
SUMMER 2022: 5-WEEK COURSE
LOCATION: Bedford Memorial Hospital CC (Evening Classes)
CLASS START DATE: July 11, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 3, 2022
COST: $2,277 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility).
Financial Aid Options Include:
WCG: $759 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $379.50
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $759 to $0.
NEW 6-WEEK COURSE OPTIONS - EXTENDED INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
FALL 2022 DAY/6-WEEK COURSE: CENTRA COLLEGE (DAY CLASSES)
LOCATION: Centra College, 905 Lakeside Dr., Ste. A, Lynchburg, VA 24501
CLASS START DATE: August 22, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15, 2022
COST: $3,450 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition. Pending Approval.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility).
Financial Aid Options Include: WCG: $1,150 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $575
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $1,150 to $0.
FALL 2022 DAY/6-WEEK COURSE: CENTRA COLLEGE (DAY CLASSES)
LOCATION: Centra College, 905 Lakeside Dr., Ste. A, Lynchburg, VA 24501
CLASS START DATE: October 19, 2022-December 2, 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 9, 2022
COST: $3,450 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition. Pending Approval.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility)
Financial Aid Options Include: WCG: $1,150 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $575
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $1,150 to $0.
FASTFORWARD HYBRID EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (EMT)
The course is designed to produce competent entry-level EMT’s who can service the community with basic life support care via the EMS infrastructure. Students learn to assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. Students learn best practices in transporting injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Basic Life Support (BLS) training is included in the course. This class will be a mix of classroom hours and online work.
LOCATION: CVCC Main Campus, Amherst Building, Room 2505
COST: $1,800 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility).
Financial Aid Options Include: WCG: $600 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $300
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $600 to $0.
FALL 2022 EVENING COURSE
Class Dates: August 18, 2022-December 8, 2022
Class Days: Lecture/Lab-Tuesdays & Thursdays
Class Times: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Application Deadline: August 4, 2022
FASTFORWARD HYBRID ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (AEMT)
The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual posesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. AEMT’s function as part of comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. AEMT’s perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.
FALL 2022 COURSE
INSTRUCTORS: Hunter Guill, Joey Greer
LOCATION: CVCC Main Campus, Amherst Building, Room 2505
CLASS DATES: August 25-December 8, 2022
CLASS DAYS: Weekly on Thursdays, plus one Saturday each month.
CLASS TIMES: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
APPLICATION DEADLINE: (Two weeks prior to the first day of class) Aug 11,2022.
COST: $3,201 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility).
Financial Aid Options Include: WCG: $1,067 WCG/FANTIC: $106.70 to $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $533.50
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $1,067 to $0.
FASTFORWARD HYBRID PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
The CVCC Phlebotomy Technician Program is designed to prepare students to be professional Phlebotomy Technicians dedicated to safely collecting venous and dermal blood specimens for laboratory testing. In addition to classroom training, students will participate in clinical training that will be completed in an accredited laboratory at a local medical center. The program prepares graduates to sit for the ASCP-BOC national certification exam in Phlebotomy. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and dermal blood collection, maintain the quality of the specimen, and assist with collection of other non-blood specimens in a variety of settings.
INSTRUCTOR: Valerie Hendrick
LOCATION: CVCC Main Campus, Amherst Building, Room 2205
COST: $2,334 *Course materials and exam fees are included in tuition.
Reduced Course Cost (based on funding eligibility).
Financial Aid Options Include: WCG: $778 WCG/FANTIC: $0 WCG/G3: $0 WCG/TOBACCO: $389
*Financial aid options available to reduce costs from $778 to $0.
COURSE OPTIONS
Fall 2022 Course
Class Dates: July 27, 2022-November 16, 2022
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Application Deadline: June 28, 2022
Winter/Spring 2023 Course
Class Dates: February 13, 2023-May 24, 2023
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Application Deadline: January 10, 2023
Fall 2023 Course
Class Dates: July 26, 2023-November 15, 2023
Class Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Application Deadline: June 27, 2023
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