Health Science Education Department Department Chair: Patrice Case, MSN, RN-BC
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The Health Science Education Department offers a variety of degree and certificate programs in Nursing and Allied Health. Click below for more information about our:
I. Nursing - RN Programs: PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of applications for the Nursing program, only applicants who live or work in Somerset or Hunterdon County are eligible for admission at this time. The Health Science Education Department at Raritan Valley Community College was originally organized in 1969 as the Nursing Department and graduated its first class in 1972. Since its inception, the nursing program has been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, who can be contacted at the following address: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326,(www.nlnac.org) and accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, who may be contacted at the following address: PO Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101( http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nursing ). RVCC has developed University Center - articulation agreements with schools such as Kean University and Rutgers University, among others, which allow students to easily transfer credits and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from those institutions. Click here to read about the University Center here at RVCC, including the AAS-BSN Dual Admissions Articulation Program with Kean University. To read specifics about Kean University's AAS-BSN Dual Admission Articulation Program click here. Click here to read more about the Nursing Program's Philosophy, Framework, and Goals.
The Health Science Education Department offers two routes to prepare students for a career as a Registered Nurse, both leading to an AAS in Nursing. The Generic program is the entry-level route for students without prior nursing education, available as a Day or Evening/Weekend option. The Practical Nurse-Associate Degree (PNAD) program is the bridge option for students who have completed a Licensed Practical Nurse program, graduated the LPN program with a 3.25 GPA or higher, and are currently licensed and working as LPNs in New Jersey. The PNAD program operates primarily as a Day program. LPNs who do not qualify for the PNAD program may apply to the Generic program, and have the option to pursue Advanced Standing. To be eligible for Advance Standing, you must live or work in Somerset or Hunterdon County. Contact Nadine Larson for more information about Advanced Standing, or other admission questions that are not answered by the information and downloadable packets below:
Once admitted to the clinical nursing program, all students must comply with the Health Maintenance Policy.
Information for current RN Students: The Nursing Program Policy Manual can be downloaded from here Directions to Clinical Agnecies Nursing Information Sessions Students must attend a Nursing Information Session to be eligible to apply to the clinical Nursing program. These sessions are offered once per month in the fall and spring semesters. Students can attend a Nursing Information Session at any time. Attendance is recommended during the semester before finishing prerequisites to ensure enough time to complete any outstanding requirements. A Nursing Information Session is the only place a student may obtain a clinical application. The session is approximately 90 minutes. No confirmations will be sent for RSVP'S! The following sessions are scheduled:
To RSVP for any Nursing Information Session, sign up in the Nursing Office (H-200 or H-220) or send an email with "Will Attend Nursing Information Session" in the subject line. NO confirmations will be sent for RSVP's - please consider yourself registered upon doing so. Click here to view a power point presentation about the RVCC Nursing Program ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Information ATI TEAS testing that is offered at RVCC is for RVCC Pre-nursing students ONLY
Raritan Valley Community College is making every attempt to provide a continuation of the Practical Nursing program that was offered by Somerset County Technology Institute. However, the RVCC program must be sanctioned and accredited by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, who at this time has a moratorium in effect on the acceptance of new applications for any LPN programs. Therefore, RVCC is not accepting applications from potential LPN students at this time. We encourage you to explore the many other certificate programs available at RVCC, including Medical Assistant, Medical Coding, Fitness Specialist, and Ophthalmic Science.
If you would like to be put on a list to receive information about the LPN program when it becomes available, clickhere.
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Associate Degree (AS) - These programs award an Associate of Science Degree and prepare a student for transfer to a 4-year college or university. Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) - These programs award an Associate of Applied Science Degree and offer the dual advantage of preparing students for immediate employment while simultaneously allowing them to accumulate a significant number of transferable credits. The Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Health Information Technology (HIT) prepares students for careers in health information management. The Associate Degree Program at Raritan Valley Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) (http://cahiim.org) Health Information Technicians are employed in hospitals, long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, large outpatient and ambulatory care centers, as well as physician offices, health insurance companies and local, state and federal health agencies.For more information, contact: Ellen Shakespeare The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 20 percent, much faster that the average for all occupation through 2018, because of rapidly increasing scrutiny by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures. In addition, with the increasing use of electronic health records, more technicians will be needed to complete the new responsibilities associated with electronic data management. Please visit www.hicareers for more information on this career path! |
Students enrolled in these joint health care programs attend classed at both Raritan Valley Community College and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey following a prepared curriculum approved by the two institutions. For specific information regarding UMDNJ's tuition, policies and procedures, please visit: http://shrp.umdnj.edu/
Designed to Provide Specialized Expertise Do you already have experience in either Information Technology or the healthcare field? There are some exciting new roles being created in Health Information Technology (HIT) to help health providers of various types implement the Electronic Health Record (EHR) by 2014, as mandated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The HHS reports that the national Health IT website that, "Estimates based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Education, and independent studies indicate a shortfall over the next five years of approximately 50,000 qualified health IT workers required to meet the needs of hospitals and physicians as they move to adopt electronic health care systems." For more information, contact: Ellen Shakespeare
The Medical Coding Certificate prepares students to determine appropriate medical codes, process coding information and maximize medical reimbursement. As the health care system grows in complexity and advances in medicine and technology continue, hospitals and physicians who want to remain in the competitive health care arena will become increasingly pressed to ensure that they are in compliance with medical coding guidelines and insurance and billing procedures. To this end, qualified medical coders will continue to be significant professionals in a wide range of health care settings. The certificate can be completed within one calendar year. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification exam to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA). For more information, contact: Ellen Shakespeare The Medical Assistant Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 727/210-2350 Graduates will be able to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists. For more information, contact: Martha Logan-Bieler |
After course is completed, students are eligible to sit for certifying exams.
Allied Health Non-Credit Courses
Courses prepare students for employment opportunities in a variety of areas.
Please find semester schedules here: Allied Health Continuing Education
- HP111 CPR/AED Cert- American Heart Association
- HP112 CPR/AED Cert- American Red Cross
- HP113 Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, OCD, & Related Disorders
- HP114 Home-Maker Home Health Aide 10-hour Module
- HP211 ECG Analysis and Basic Arrhythmia and 12 Lead Placement
- HP212 ECG Technician National Certification
- HP311 Pharmacy Technician
- HP411 Phlebotomy Lab Assistant
- HP511 Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Research Coordinator
- HP512 Clinical Data Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- HP513 Interpretation of Laboratory Values in Clinical Trials
- HP514 Supervisory Training for Healthcare Personnel
- HP515 Clinical Research Wrap-Up
- HP516 Clinical Trials Assistant
- HP611 Dental Radiology
- HP612 Dental Assisting National Board Prep
- HP711 Ophthalmic Science State Board Math Review
- HP712 Ophthalmic Science State Board Licensing Exam Review
- HP713 Ophthalmic Science State Board Practical Review
For additional health-related academic programs visit the Science department
Full-Time Faculty:
| Nursing | Fitness/Wellness Ophthalmic Science Health Information Technology Medical Assistant |
Allied Health Programs
Professor Emeritus: Nursing |
Adjunct Faculty and Staff:
Nursing
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Ophthalmic Science
Health Information Technology
Fitness/Wellness
Allied Health
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Support Staff
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