Whether using sound
waves or high energy electrons; delivering bedside care, transporting an emergency heart patient
or measuring airflow in the
lungs--our journey is—Caring
Service!!
New Applicants:
Go to the Health Tech Application page to
find Program Descriptions and Curriculum.
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NURSING
 The
nursing program accepts new students each fall semester.
Applications must be submitted by January 15th of each year.
During the month of February, applicants are notified of
testing dates for the PSB Nursing Aptitude Exam.
Selection of students into the program is determined by
criteria that includes GPA, completion of general education
courses, LPN license, being on the previous year’s alternate
list, and PSB Exam scores for academic aptitude and natural
science aptitude. |
 CONTACT:
Mrs. Kathy Mitchell, MSN, RN
Phone:
276.964.7307
E-mail:
kathy.mitchell@sw.edu
Nursing Website:
http://www.vhcc.edu/vatnp/default.htm
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps
individuals achieve independence. Occupational therapy
gives people the "skills for the job of living" that are
needed for independent and satisfying lives. A
variety of people can benefit from occupational therapy,
including those with work-related injuries; limitations
following a stroke or heart attack; arthritis, multiple
sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions;
developmental disabilities; mental health or behavioral
problems; burns, spinal cord injuries, or
amputations; and broken bones or sports injuries.
See Program and
Course Descriptions in Catalog |
CONTACT:
Mrs. Annette
Looney, BS, OTR, Program Director
Phone: 276.935.7748
E-mail: annette.looney@sw.edu
Handbook (PDF)
2007 revision
OTA Program Statistics
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PARAMEDIC
 You
will find us at most any emergency scene, whether fire,
auto accident, a heart attack or stroke victim or in times
of disasters. We provide those services at the scene, to
stabilize the patient so that he or she can be transported
to an emergency center.
There is great need and demand for
Paramedics in our region. Job Placement for program graduates is 100%!
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CONTACT:
Mr. Bill Akers, MS, EMT, Paramedic Program, Director
Phone: (276) 964-7729
E-mail: bill.akers@sw.edu
EMT
Brochure
EMT Flowchart
ACLS
Class at SVCC
See
Program and Course
Descriptions in Catalog
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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Job Opportunities are plentiful at present
with and expected growth of 35%. Local job listing
and inquires would indicate no less than 20-30 openings
within a 100 mile radius.
See Program
and Course Descriptions in Catalog |
CONTACT:
Mr. Don Lowe, BS, RT(R), Program Director
Phone: 276.964.7313
E-mail: don.lowe@sw.edu
Radiologic Technology
Handbook - Update July 2006
PDF
Version (Print specific
pages by browsing to the form and selecting Print -
Current Page)
Radiography Links |
RESPIRATORY CARE
 Giving
the breath of life is the focus of this profession, for
patients with heart or lung disease. We
serve patients in hospitals, rehab centers, skilled
nursing facilities, and home care. Job availability
locally, regionally and nationally is excellent and is
expected to grow. Salary average is about $41,000 per year
depending on where one chooses to work.
See
Program and Course Descriptions in Catalog
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CONTACT:
Dr. Joseph DiPietro, RRT,
Program Director
276.964.7306
E-mail: Joe.DiPietro@sw.edu
See the Student Association for
Respiratory Care (SARC) Website for
Course Materials and Handbook
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