Department Overview
It takes a special person to be a healthcare professional. Empathy, attention to detail, great interpersonal skills, flexibility, physical endurance and an ability to respond quickly are just a few of the traits that are found in successful healthcare providers.
If you think that healthcare is the field for you, we offer a wide variety of options. Here are just a few:
- Registered Nurse including a bridge program for LPNs to earn an RN
- Programs in Exercise Science and Health Science that are designed to transfer to four-year schools to pursue a bachelor’s degree
- Programs in Ophthalmic Science and Health Information Technology that will prepare you to enter the workforce directly after graduation
- Specialized certificate programs to train you for a career as a Fitness Specialist or Medical Coder
- Courses that can prepare you to take certification exams in such fields as Certified Nurse Aide and Emergency Medical Technician while you earn college credits at the same time
- Intensive programs that will train you for a new career and prepare you to sit for certification exams in such fields as Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, and EKG Technician
Graduates of our programs have continued their education at such highly regarded colleges as Rutgers University, East Stroudsburg University, Kean University and the School of Professional Studies, The City University of New York.
Degree Programs
Degrees Designed to Lead to Direct Employment (A.A.S.)
Nursing/RN, Associate of Applied Science - Explore Careers
Nursing (PN/AD), Associate of Applied Science Degree Option in Nursing - Explore Careers
*Important Nursing Program Information
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science - Explore Careers
Ophthalmic Science (Opticianry), Associate of Applied Science Degree in Ophthalmics - Explore Career
Degrees Designed to Transfer to Four-Year Colleges (A.S.)
Exercise Science, Associate of Science - Explore Careers
Exercise Science-Option in Sports Management, Associate of Science - Explore Careers
Health Science, Associate of Science - Explore Career
Certificates Designed to Lead to Direct Employment
Fitness Specialist, Certificate - Explore Careers
Medical Assistant, Certificate - Explore Careers
Ophthalmic Science (Opticianry), Certificate – Apprenticeship Option - Explore Careers
Joint Degrees
Veterinary Technology, An Articulated Agreement Leading to the A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College (Florida) - Explore Careers
Courses Leading to Professional Certifications - https://www.raritanval.edu/career-training/health-profession-programs
Online classes are an option for many Health Science degree requirements. Click here to register for online college courses today!
Full Time Faculty
Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: Post Masters Certificate, College of New Jersey; M.S., B.S., Gwynedd-Mercy College; L.P.N., Warren County Community College; A.S., Raritan Valley Community College
TEAGLE grant project, Janssen Pharmaceuticals grant for Diabetes awareness. Schoolhouse project, funded by the University of Pittsburg Medical Center. Grant to disseminate information about Emergency Preparedness. Research poster presentation at Saint Peters University "Hypertension".
Associate Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: M.S., Arizona School of Health Science; B.S., University of Delaware
Nursing Program Coordinator
Associate Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: M.S.N., College of Saint Elizabeth
Instructor - Nursing
Academic degrees achieved:
M.S., Georgetown University, College of Nursing
B.S., Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
A.A.S., Nursing, Raritan Valley Community College
Nursing Certifications:
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Nurse
Awards, research & grants:
- Graduated Valedictorian from Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel – BSN
- Mount Sinai Hospital NY – Recipient of Sherman and Paula Raskin Award and Scholarship for Excellence in Clinical Judgment, Empathy and Overall Professionalism
- Mount Sinai Hospital NY - Recipient of Jean Nerken Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- Recipient of New Jersey League of Nursing Leadership Award, 2015
Instructor
Associate Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: M.N., Emory University; B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Instructor
Program Coordinator - Ophthalmic Science
Academic Degrees Achieved:
A.A.S., Ophthalmic Dispensing, Essex County College
B.A., Economics, Rutgers University
N.J. Licensed Ophthalmic Dispenser, State of New Jersey
A.B.O. Certified Optician
Assistant Professor - Nursing
Academic Degrees Achieved:
ADN Felician College, Lodi, NJ
BSN Fairleigh Dickenson, Teaneck, NJ
MSN Fairleigh Dickenson, Teaneck, NJ
Nursing Certifications:
ANCC- Medical Surgical Nursing
ANCC- Nurse Case Management
Awards etc:
November, 2018- United Nations NGO presentation: Roma Gypsies
May, 2012- Faculty Perseverance Award
May, 2012- Sigma Theta Tau International: Nursing Honor Society
Assistant Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: M.S.N., College of St. Elizabeth; B.S.N., Kean University; A.A.S., Nursing, Raritan Valley Community College
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2012; RVCC Honoree for Women’s History Month, March 2011; NJSNA Merit Scholarship 2010; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Mu Theta, 2008; Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Kean University; Claire Goldstein Scholarship Award, 2006
Medical Assistant Program Coordinator
Academic degrees achieved: Masters in Healthcare Administration, University of Phoenix; B.S., University of Phoenix
Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: M.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.B.A., Hofstra University; B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh; Fitness Certificate, Raritan Valley Community College
Plattsburgh State Sports Hall of Fame, East Islip High School Hall of Fame, Michael Brennan Spirit Award, 2014
Associate Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: EdD, Saint Elizabeth University; MSN, University of Pennsylvania; BSN, Villanova University; APRN, Pediatrics Board Certified
Nursing Instructor
Academic degrees achieved: St. Luke's School of Nursing - Diploma, Western Governors University - BSN, MSN
Instructor, Nursing Demo Skills Lab
Academic degrees achieved:
A.A.S., Nursing, Raritan Valley Community College
B.S.N., Nursing, Kean University
M.S.N., Educatio, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Certified Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
Assistant Professor - Nursing/Maternity
Academic Degrees Achieved: B.S.,M.N. Emory University
Honors:
Wescott Award winner at Hunterdon Medical Center 2005, for exemplary service
2015 Patient Safety Award: Hunterdon Healthcare: For Extraordinary Patient Safety & Team Work Performance
Certifications and Memberships:
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant 2003 to present
NCC Certification In-Patient Obstetrics 2010 to present
Nurse Executive Certification (American Nurses Credentialing Center) December, 2015
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrical, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
Principles & Practices Fetal Monitoring Instructor 2002 to present
American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor 2002 to present
The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program (infant stabilization) Instructor 2003 to present
Team STEPPS Trainer June 18, 2014 to present
Professional Organizations and Affiliations:
AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrical, and Neonatal Nurses) 2001 to present.
Publications:
Dougherty, S., Whaley, J., Youngblood, A, Pickoff, R. Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare, Nov/Dec. 2007, Delivering System Transformation: Part 1: Respect, Communication & Best Practices.
Dougherty, S., Whaley, J., Youngblood, A., Pickoff, R. Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare, Sept/Oct. 2009, Unit Transformation Improves Safety for Mothers and Infants.
Youngblood.Ardath, Supporting a Devout Catholic Couple Through the Birth of Their Anencephalic Infant Abstract published in the Perinatal/Neonatal Nursing: Finding Our Way Toward Evidence-Based Practice Conference Bulletin. Monmouth University. West Long Branch, NJ. June, 2012.
Youngblood, Ardath. Code White: Process and Protocols. Abstract published in the Perinatal/Neonatal Nursing: Finding Our Way Toward Evidence-Based Practice. Monmouth University Conference Bulletin. West Long Branch, NJ. June, 2012.
Youngblood, Ardath. Respect, Communication and Best Practices: Preventing the Preventable. Abstract published in the AWHONN National Conference Supplement: Papers and Posters Presented at the AWHONN Annual Convention . Washington, D.C., June, 2012.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Academic Degrees Achieved: M.S., B.A., Seton Hall University
Adjunct Faculty
Raritan Valley Community College online courses, as well as face-to-face classes, are taught by accomplished adjunct and full-time faculty.
Mary Allen mary.allen@raritanval.edu
B.S.N., Nursing, Villanova University
M.S., Health Science, Nursing, Loyola University New Orleans
Denel Bingel denel.bingel@raritanval.edu
B.A. Biology and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Kinesiology, Temple University
Kelsey Caemmerer
B.A., Psychology, Rutgers University
Gerard Case gerard.case@raritanval.edu
B.S., St. Joseph’s College Brooklyn
M.P.H., Rutgers University
James Foran james.foran@raritanval.edu
M.S., Health Administration, Williamsburg University
Catherine Gardner catherine.gardner@raritanval.edu
B.S., Occupational Therapy, Kean University
M.P.A., Healthcare, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
Michael Harcarik michael.harcarik@raritanval.edu
A.S., Raritan Valley Community College; Ophthalmic Science
Eugene Ketselman eugene.ketselman@raritanval.edu
A.S., Math & Science, Raritan Valley Community College
B.S., Exercise Science, Rutgers University
M.S., Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
D.P.T., Physical Therapy, Daemen College
Josianne Manasse josianne.manasse@raritanval.edu
O.D., Optometry, New England College of Optometry
Randy Marti randy.marti@raritanval.edu
M.S., Occupation Therapy, Seton Hall University
Ph.D., Education, Northcentral University
James Norgalis james.norgalis@raritanval.edu
A.A.S., Raritan Valley Community College
B.A. Biology, Rutgers University
M.S. Administration, Central Michigan University
Shalini Rajamani shalini.rajamani@raritanval.edu
B.A., Commerce, M.A., Commerce with a specialization in Banking & Finance, University of Mumbai – India
Kathy Reilly, MS, RHIT, CHTS-PW kathy.reilly@raritanval.edu
Ryan Romaine ryan.romaine@raritanval.edu
B.S., Misericordia University,
D.P.T., Doctor of Physical Therapy Misericordia University
Gina Taylor gina.taylor@raritanval.edu
B.S., Equestrian Studies, Averett University
M.S., Health Science – Occupational Therapy, Philadelphia University
Christopher Vaccaro christopher.vaccaro@raritanval.edu
B.A., History, University of Massachusetts
J.D., Law, CUNY School of Professional Studies
William Velardi william.velardi@raritanval.edu
B.S., Biology, Seton Hall University
O.D., Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry
RoseAnn Webb, MNM, RHIA, CHPS, FAHIMA, LHRM roseann.webb@raritanval.edu
A.S. Liberal Arts, Broward County Community College
B.S. Medical Record Administration, Florida International University
Master of Nonprofit Managment, Florida Atlantic University
James Weyand james.weyand@raritanval.edu
B.A., Physics, Binghamton University; M.S., Athletic Training, Seton Hall University
Brooke Williams brooke.williams@raritanval.edu
A.S., Occupational Therapy Assistant, Orange County Community College
Additional Details
Health Science Education Information Sessions are held annually and Nursing Information Sessions are held monthly during the Fall and Spring Semesters.
The Health information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education – CAHIIM.
The RN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and NJ BON.
Career Coach – Learn more about health science career opportunities
Contact Information:
Jennifer East
jennifer.east@raritanval.edu
908-526-1200 x8610
TAACCCT Grant
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) offers grant-funded training opportunities through a health professions grant that can help you start a career in healthcare. This initiative, provided through the New Jersey Health Professions Consortium (NJHPC), is designed to reduce roadblocks and help individuals and their families obtain education, training and employment in a wide range of healthcare occupations.
This opportunity is offered through a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) grant, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. It is a region-wide capacity building initiative with a goal of strengthening and expanding occupational training in the healthcare sector through workforce readiness and integrated basic skills preparation for unemployed, underemployed or low income individuals, including TANF and GA recipients, who meet the eligibility requirements.
HEALTH PROFESSION CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
RVCC offers several different healthcare training programs which can take from three weeks up to two years to complete, depending on the field of study. We offer:
- Coding
- Medical Assisting
- Licensed Practical Nursing
- EKG/ECG
- Pharmacy Tech
- Phlebotomy
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
To be enrolled in the program you must:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Meet residency requirements
- Be unemployed/underemployed or low income
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Participants in the program will receive the training, and practicum placement that are essential to obtaining desired careers in the health care field and one-on-one job placement advisement. Partnerships are being developed with local health care employers focused on launching graduates into their new careers.
LEARN MORE
Contact us today to learn more about the program.
Inieka Stafford, MPA
College Site Coordinator
908.526.1200 x8519
